GMAT Club Full-Time MBA Rankings 2023

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GMAT Club's MBA Full-Time Ranking 2023: A Return to Excellence

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of GMAT Club's MBA Full-Time Ranking for the year 2023! After a brief hiatus, we are back with a renewed commitment to providing the MBA community with insightful and reliable rankings that stand out for their authenticity and data-driven approach.

Our rankings are distinctively different – we pride ourselves on presenting a comprehensive evaluation of MBA programs without commercial bias. At GMAT Club, we believe in the power of facts. That's why our rankings are meticulously curated based on objective, verifiable data, ensuring an unbiased representation of the top MBA programs around the world.

Behind this transparent and rigorous process is an experienced data professional steering the ship. As a seasoned expert in the field, we are committed to data integrity and ethics. The methodology employed in our rankings is designed to eliminate subjectivity, providing MBA aspirants with a trustworthy resource to aid in their decision-making process.

Join us on this exciting journey as we bring you the GMAT Club MBA FT Ranking 2023 – where excellence meets objectivity, and data shapes the future of your MBA aspirations. The rankings offer insights that matter as you embark on your transformative MBA journey. GMAT Club's return to the rankings arena is not just a comeback – it's a commitment to delivering information that empowers and guides the next generation of business leaders.

GMAT Club Rank    MBA Program    Wt. %     1   Harvard Business School (Harvard University)   96.80%    2   Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford University)   95.62%    3   Chicago Booth School of Business (University of Chicago)   93.38%    4   Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)   92.91%    5   MIT Sloan School of Management (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)   91.59%    6   Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University)   90.84%    7   Columbia Business School (Columbia University)   90.62%    8   Yale School of Management (Yale University)   88.80%    9   Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley)   88.29%    10   Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth College)   87.97%    11   Fuqua School of Business (Duke University)   86.45%    12   Stern School of Business (New York University)   85.43%    13   Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell University)   84.01%    14   Ross School of Business (University of Michigan)   82.93%    15   Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon University)   81.64%    16   Darden School of Business (University of Virginia)   81.50%    17   Marshall School of Business (University of Southern California)   80.81%    18   Foster School of Business (University of Washington)   79.51%    19   McCombs School of Business (University of Texas at Austin)   79.15%    20   McDonough School of Business (Georgetown University)   77.48%    21   Kelley School of Business (Indiana University Bloomington)   77.17%    22   Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University)   77.07%    23   UCLA Anderson School of Management (University of California, Los Angeles)   76.39%    24   Naveen Jindal School of Management (University of Texas at Dallas )  75.79%    25   W. P. Carey School of Business (Arizona State University)   75.45%    26   Goizueta Business School (Emory University)   75.41%    27   Mendoza College of Business (University of Notre Dame)   74.81%    28   Scheller College of Business (Georgia Institute of Technology)   74.68%    29   Kenan-Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)   74.32%    30   Simon Business School (University of Rochester)   72.99%    31   Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt University)   72.76%    32   Terry College of Business (University of Georgia)   72.50%    33   Cox School of Business (Southern Methodist University)   72.22%    34   Marriott School of Business (Brigham Young University)   72.17%    35   Broad College of Business (Michigan State University)   70.78%

Top Schools by Key KPIs

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Methodology:  
 Categories and Weights
 The evaluation process revolves around three fundamental categories: acceptance criteria, academic readiness, and post-MBA career. Each category contributes differentially to the final score, with acceptance criteria accounting for 20%, academic readiness for 30%, and post-MBA career for 50%.

This methodology seeks to holistically evaluate educational institutions, considering not just academic prowess but also the institution’s acceptance criteria and post-graduation career success. It aims to provide prospective students with a comprehensive understanding of an institution’s strengths and areas of excellence, aiding them in making informed decisions aligned with their academic and career aspirations.

Key Measures and Definitions 
  Number of Applicants:  This metric reflects the total count of individuals applying to the institution.
 Acceptance Rate:  It signifies the proportion of applicants accepted by the institution relative to the total number of applicants.
 Yield Rate:  This metric indicates the percentage of accepted applicants who enroll in the program.
 Average GPA:  A numerical representation of the average academic performance of admitted students, often on a 4.0 scale.
 Average Work Experience:  It denotes the average duration of professional work experience among admitted students.
 GMAT Score:  The average Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score achieved by applicants. It considers the average, median, and the percentage of applicants submitting GMAT scores.
 GRE Score:  This includes the Quantitative, Verbal, and Total scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) along with the percentage of applicants submitting GRE scores.
 % of Applicants that Submitted GMAT/GRE:  This measures the proportion of applicants who submitted their GMAT or GRE scores.
 Average Compensation:  Comprising the base salary and bonus, this figure reflects the average remuneration earned post-MBA.
 Peer Assessment Score:  Scores provided by peer institutions, signifying the school’s reputation among its academic peers.
 Recruitment Assessment Score:  Scores provided by recruiters, indicating the institution’s reputation among employers.

Weighted Scoring
 Each metric is assigned a score ranging from 1000 to 650, reflecting its importance in comparison to other metrics. The overall weighted score for a school is determined by aggregating the individual weighted scores across all metrics.

bb · Answer

I thought this was Financial Times rankings 😮

mysterymanrog · Answer

The ranking is actually not ridiculous, so it can't be Financial Times

nightblade354 · Answer

Clown show for putting Darden 16th. That one hurts. Behind Tepper, Ross, and Johnson? Clearly someone on our executive team got paid some big dollars AND IT WASN’T EVEN ME!

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bb · Answer

I wish we got paid but surprised about Tepper being ranked higher. Interesting dynamics!
P.S. We are not considering the cost and scholarships this year and that's a huge bonus for Darden. Cost of attendance is much more manageable.

Narenn · Answer

Great job  TargetKellogg2024 ! NYU Stern has the second-highest average GMAT score after Stanford. That's very surprising.

PeachSnapple1 · Answer

Dude, what an awesome post! I'm a sucker for these kinds of graphic and tables:lol: But the ranking truly is shocking.

720blazeit · Answer

Do FT MBA programs not exist outside of US?

TargetKellogg2024 · Answer

We have extremely wonderful MBA programs outside the USA as well! Unfortunately, because of the lack of quantifiable data, we were not able to include them in our ranking and our ranking consists solely of the US business schools. We are, however, trying our best to include them in our next year's ranking. After all, GMAT Club is everything about inclusivity

Debaditya123 · Answer

Does GMATClub have a ranking list of MBA colleges in the US that are outside of top ~80/90? If yes, can someone pls direct me there?

TargetKellogg2024 · Answer

Hi  Debaditya123 , Unfortunately, GMAT Club does not have any such ranking. We have ranked only the Top 35 programs.

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GMAT Club Rank	MBA Program	Wt. %
1	Harvard Business School (Harvard University)	96.80%
2	Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford University)	95.62%
3	Chicago Booth School of Business (University of Chicago)	93.38%
4	Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania)	92.91%
5	MIT Sloan School of Management (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)	91.59%
6	Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University)	90.84%
7	Columbia Business School (Columbia University)	90.62%
8	Yale School of Management (Yale University)	88.80%
9	Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley)	88.29%
10	Tuck School of Business (Dartmouth College)	87.97%
11	Fuqua School of Business (Duke University)	86.45%
12	Stern School of Business (New York University)	85.43%
13	Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell University)	84.01%
14	Ross School of Business (University of Michigan)	82.93%
15	Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon University)	81.64%
16	Darden School of Business (University of Virginia)	81.50%
17	Marshall School of Business (University of Southern California)	80.81%
18	Foster School of Business (University of Washington)	79.51%
19	McCombs School of Business (University of Texas at Austin)	79.15%
20	McDonough School of Business (Georgetown University)	77.48%
21	Kelley School of Business (Indiana University Bloomington)	77.17%
22	Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University)	77.07%
23	UCLA Anderson School of Management (University of California, Los Angeles)	76.39%
24	Naveen Jindal School of Management (University of Texas at Dallas)	75.79%
25	W. P. Carey School of Business (Arizona State University)	75.45%
26	Goizueta Business School (Emory University)	75.41%
27	Mendoza College of Business (University of Notre Dame)	74.81%
28	Scheller College of Business (Georgia Institute of Technology)	74.68%
29	Kenan-Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)	74.32%
30	Simon Business School (University of Rochester)	72.99%
31	Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt University)	72.76%
32	Terry College of Business (University of Georgia)	72.50%
33	Cox School of Business (Southern Methodist University)	72.22%
34	Marriott School of Business (Brigham Young University)	72.17%
35	Broad College of Business (Michigan State University)	70.78%