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Class of 2027

The Foster Full-time MBA Class of 2027 brings together students with diverse professional backgrounds, academic experiences, and career goals. The cohort reflects Foster’s collaborative culture, combining leadership potential, analytical thinking, and global perspectives within an immersive MBA environment.

Program Details

Full-time MBA students: 217
Credits to complete program: 88
Average first-year core class size: 51
Average second-year elective class size: 27
Student organizations: 22

Class Profile snapshot

Class size: 102
Average age: 29
Average years of work experience: 6
Women: 51%
International students: 56%
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.43
Median GMAT: 655
Median GRE Quant: 158

Student Demographics

51% women
3% non-binary / chose not to respond
10% LGBTQIA2S+
58% U.S. Students of Color*
27% U.S. Underrepresented Students of Color*
14% first-generation college students
24% U.S. military (active or former)

*As a percentage of U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Work Experience

Average Years of Prior Work Experience

6 years average
Middle 80% range: 3–15 years

Common Professional Backgrounds

Students come from industries including:

Technology
Consulting
Engineering
Financial services
Healthcare
Military
Nonprofit
Consumer products

Academic Backgrounds

Undergraduate Majors

Engineering: 29%
Business: 26%
Mathematics & Computer Science: 15%
Economics: 7%
Social & Behavioral Sciences: 7%
Art & Humanities: 3%
Biological & Agricultural Sciences: 3%
Other fields: 10%

Academic Metrics

Median undergraduate GPA: 3.43
Median GMAT: 655
GMAT middle 80% range: 615–695
Median GRE Quant: 158
GRE Quant middle 80% range: 154–168
Median GRE Verbal: 160

Global Representation

56% international students
Students represent countries across North America, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East

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