MBA Admissions
Know Where You Stand for MBA Admissions
MBA admissions is a three-variable equation: GMAT, GPA, and work experience. AdmitBase calculates your personalised match score at every MBA program using published class profile data — from M7 to regional programs, full-time to online.
150+
MBA programs
M7 to T-100
Full tier coverage
200-800
GMAT score range
3 Formats
Full-time, part-time, online
How the Match Score Works
Three-factor weighting for MBA
Your GMAT, GPA, and work experience are compared against each school’s admitted student data. MBA programs weight GMAT at 45%, GPA at 35%, and work experience at 20% — reflecting the unique importance of professional background in MBA admissions.
Safety (75-100)
Your numbers are above the school's median — a strong candidate for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Target (50-74)
You're in range. A well-rounded application with strong essays and recommendations makes acceptance realistic.
Reach (25-49)
Below median. Include some of these, but balance your list carefully.
Far Reach (0-24)
A significant stretch numerically. Prioritise schools where you're more competitive.
Coverage
United States
- 100 full-time MBA programs
- 20 part-time programs
- 15 online programs
- M7, T-15, T-25, T-50, T-100
International
- 15+ European programs
- 8 Asia-Pacific programs
- INSEAD, LBS, HEC Paris, IESE
- Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial
Canada
- 10 Canadian programs
- Rotman, Ivey, Desautels
- Schulich, Smith, Sauder
What You Get
- Instant match scores across 150+ MBA programs worldwide
- Three-factor matching: GMAT, GPA, and work experience weighted together
- Score calculator: enter your GPA and experience to see exactly what GMAT score you need for each school
- Format filter: compare full-time, part-time, and online programs side by side
- M7 and T-15 tier badges so you can see at a glance where each school sits
- ROI calculator: model total MBA cost, expected post-MBA salary, and payback period
- Application tracker with deadline management and calendar sync
- Community data: anonymised accepted/waitlisted/rejected outcomes from real applicants
MBA Admissions Guides
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Compare admission statistics — GMAT medians, GPAs, acceptance rates, and tuition — for 150+ MBA programs worldwide.
View all MBA program statisticsFrequently Asked Questions
What GMAT score do I need for an MBA?▾
A GMAT of 730+ (96th percentile) is competitive at M7 programs (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton). 700–720 is strong at T-15 schools. 680–700 targets T-25 to T-50 programs. The average GMAT is approximately 560. AdmitBase calculates match scores across 150+ programs.
How much work experience do I need for an MBA?▾
The median work experience at top MBA programs is 5 years, with an interquartile range of 3–7 years. Less than 3 years is possible but requires exceptional GMAT/GPA. AdmitBase factors work experience at 20% of the match score.
How does AdmitBase calculate MBA match scores?▾
AdmitBase uses published class profile data with a three-factor model: 45% GMAT / 35% GPA / 20% work experience. The result is a 0–100 match score mapped to Safety, Target, Reach, and Far Reach categories across full-time, part-time, and online programs.
Is an MBA worth it financially?▾
Total MBA cost including opportunity cost can exceed $460,000 at top programs. However, median post-MBA salary at M7 schools exceeds $175,000. Break-even typically occurs 3–5 years post-graduation. AdmitBase's ROI Calculator models this for each program.
Should I take the GMAT or GRE for MBA?▾
Most top MBA programs accept both. The GMAT is purpose-built for business school and preferred by some admissions committees. The GRE offers more flexibility if you're considering other graduate programs simultaneously.
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