Full-Time MBA Program
Own Your Experience. Define Your Impact.
Welcome to the world’s most flexible full-time masters of business administration program.
Every moment you spend as a Full-Time MBA student, you build on your existing academic and professional background, bringing you closer to your goals. We are dedicated to giving you an unrivaled return on your time and investment.
The Full-Time MBA Program at Chicago Booth provides you with freedom: academic freedom, freedom to take risks, and freedom to define your impact in the world. Our multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving empowers you with frameworks for freethinking and sound decision-making. You are also welcomed into a collaborative community of faculty, alumni, and peers who will open doors for you and proudly support your success—as if it were their own.
Where Bold Thinkers Thrive
Our top-ranked MBA program is the destination for ambitious, intellectually curious professionals—bold leaders who want to advance in their careers and earn an MBA degree from the world’s leading academic business school.
| Class Size | 621 |
|---|---|
| Average GPA | 3.6 GPA |
| Range | 2.8–4.0 |
| Average Student Age | 28 |
| Countries Represented | 56 |
| US Minority Students | 43% |
| International Students | 30% |
| Gender | 38% Female / 62% Male |
| GMAT Average | 724 |
| GMAT Median | 730 |
| GMAT Range | 600–780 |
| 161 | |
| Average GRE Quant | 163 |
| Percent of GRE Test Takers in Class | 17% |
| Average Work Experience | 5 Years |
| *Class of 2022 data |
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| Business | 28% |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24% |
| Engineering | 21% |
| Liberal Arts | 13% |
| Other | 5% |
| Physical Sciences | 10% |
Students represent a variety of backgrounds and interests.
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| Consulting | 25% |
|---|---|
| Consumer Products | 3% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Financial Services | 20% |
| Health care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Nonprofit/Government | 10% |
| Other | 12% |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 8% |
| Technology | 11% |
Students represent a variety of career paths.
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| Africa | 1% |
|---|---|
| Asia | 11% |
| Canada | 3% |
| Central/South America and Mexico | 9% |
| Europe | 3% |
| Middle East | 2% |
| United States | 70% |
Students come to Booth from all over the world.
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Discover Academic Life at Booth
Find out how our educational approach will prepare you to think for yourself, challenge the status quo, and ground discoveries in data.
Explore the Full-Time MBA Experience
Join a community of peers and faculty who will cheer you on and challenge you to be your best.
Elevate Your Career
A Chicago Booth MBA gives you access to a global network and an unmatched array of career resources, tools, and support.
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Attend an Admissions Event
Admissions staff, students, and alumni host admissions events year-round, primarily off-campus, and/or virtually. Our events take place around the globe.
Schedule a Full-Time MBA Visit
Take advantage of opportunities throughout the year to connect directly with Booth students and admissions staff.
Chicago Booth MBA Masterclass Series
Join Chicago Booth’s world-class faculty for interactive, real-time sessions that put you in the virtual classroom with other prospective Chicago Booth students. Experience the academic insights of our renowned professors.
How to Apply and Fund Your MBA
Explore Full-Time MBA Admissions
The world’s most flexible full-time MBA program allows you to shape your own experience. Learn more about how to apply.
Full-Time MBA Cost
A Chicago Booth MBA offers an unrivaled return on your investment. Learn more about tuition and fees for our Full-Time MBA Program.
Explore Scholarships and Financial Aid
An MBA from Booth is a significant investment in yourself, your intellect, your relationships, and your future. Here's how to finance it.
Get Answers to Your Questions
Connect with a Student
Interested in learning more about the Chicago Booth MBA experience? Let us connect you to a current student.
Begin Your MBA Journey
The first step in joining our transformational Full-Time MBA Program is to apply for admission.
Application Deadlines
Round One Deadline: September 24, 2020
Round Two Deadline: January 12, 2021
Round Three Deadline: April 1, 2021
Stories from the Full-Time MBA Community
Our Classroom Experience
Because of our flexible curriculum, each class is full of deep thinkers who chose that subject. The result is dynamic discussions and impactful insights.
Advice for Applicants
What makes for a strong application? In this “Ask a Boothie” video, current Boothies offer their insights.