Class Profile
Contains the class profile for the most recent incoming class of the Penn State Smeal MBA program. Includes data related to class size, average months of work experience, average GMAT and GRE, and undergraduate major distributions.
Penn State Smeal MBA students benefit from access to a variety of perspectives and experiences that serve to strengthen the culture, community, and learning environment.
PENN STATE SMEAL VOICES
"Our goal each year is to welcome an incoming class that represents a variety of perspectives and experiences. This diversity strengthens the culture and community at Smeal and enhances the learning environment. We're looking for intelligent, hardworking candidates with a story to tell; individuals who will make a great contribution to their classmates and the program."
- Carrie Marcinkevage, Managing Director, Penn State Smeal MBA
| Number of Students | 58 |
| Average Months Prior Work Experience | 62 months |
| Percentage of Women | 34% |
| Percentage of Underrepresented Minorities (African, Hispanic, and Native Americans as a percentage of domestic students) | 14% |
| Percentage of International Students | 30% |
| Citizenships held by members of this class | Canada, China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela |
| Average GMAT | 657 |
| Mid 80% GMAT Range | 560 - 720 |
| Average GRE Quantitative | 157 |
| Average GRE Verbal | 157 |
| Mid 80% GRE Range Quantitative | 151 - 164 |
| Mid 80% GRE Range Verbal | 152 - 163 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Mid 80% Undergraduate GPA | 3.0 - 3.95 |
| Business | 47% |
| Science and Engineering | 40% |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 13% |