Here’s a look at who makes up Columbia Business School’s (CBS) entering class of 2017, taken from the CBS website.
• Applications received: 6188
• Students accepted: 1019
• Students enrolled: 753, divided into 11 clusters
• Women: 41%
• U.S. minorities: 34%
• International students: 43%
• Average GMAT score: 724
• Middle 80% GMAT score: 690-760
• Average undergraduate GPA: 3.5
• Middle 80% undergraduate GPA: 3.2-3.9
• Average work experience: 5 years
• Middle 80% work experience: 3-8 years
• Average age: 28
• Middle 80% age range: 25-31
Breakdown of Undergraduate Majors:
Previous Industries of Students:
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Related Resources:
• The MBA Menu at Columbia Business School, a podcast interview
• Columbia Business School MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines
• The Applicants That Stand Out at Columbia Business School
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