The Foster MBA is one of the 20 toughest programs in the nation in terms of admissions standards. The students like it that way. They know that individual success depends on having high performers on the team. Here, students are chosen not only for work and life experience, but also for their ability to transcend personal interests and contribute to the team. Those high standards pay off: the caliber of students in the program and their average six years of work experience enrich the learning for everyone.
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| MBA Student Profile – Class of 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Class Size | 118 |
| Average age | 28 |
| Mid 80% Range of Ages | 24 – 34 |
| Women | 32% |
| Men | 66% |
| Non-binary/Choose not to respond | 2% |
| LGBTQ+ | 6% |
| U.S. Students of Color* | 59% |
| U.S. Underrepresented Students of Color* | 37% |
| First-Generation College | 16% |
| U.S. Military* | 29% |
Work Experience |
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| Average Years of Prior Work Experience | 6 |
| Years of Prior Work Experience: Middle 80% Range | 3 – 8 |
Geography |
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| Washington State Residents | 19% |
| Other US State Residents | 35% |
| International Students | 46% |
Academics |
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| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.4 |
| Average GMAT | 700 |
| GMAT Middle 80% Range | 665 – 730 |
| Average GMAT Focus Edition | 675 |
| GMAT Focus Edition Middle 80% Range | 595 – 755 |
| Average GRE Quant | 160 |
| GRE Quant Middle 80% Range | 153 – 167 |
| Average GRE Verbal | 159 |
| GRE Verbal Middle 80% Range | 154 – 163 |
| Holding Advanced Degrees | 13% |
Undergraduate Majors |
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| Art and Humanities | 7% |
| Biological and Agricultural Sciences | 6% |
| Business | 19% |
| Economics | 10% |
| Engineering | 28% |
| Mathematics and Computer Sciences | 13% |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 11% |
| Other Fields | 6% |
Program Details |
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| Average class size of first year core | 59 |
| Average class size of second year electives | 28 |
| Full-time MBA students | 226 |
| Credits to complete program | 88 |
| Student organizations | 22 |
| MBA 2024 Graduate Employment Profile | |
|---|---|
| Offer accepted within 6 months after graduation | 92% |
| Offer accepted within 3 months after graduation | 89% |
| Offer received within 3 months after graduation | 94% |
| Offer accepted at graduation | 75% |
| Average salary | $151,116 |
| Median salary | $145,000 |
| Mid 80% range | $130,000 – 175,000 |
| Receiving signing bonus | 72% |
| Average signing bonus | $35,774 |
*As a % of U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Salary information in the table above based on offers accepted at 3 months.
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