Chicago Booth PhD admissions is highly competitive. About 20-25 outstanding students enter the doctoral program each year. The first step toward joining us is to apply for admission.
These figures reflect the 2021-22 incoming class.
Average GMAT Score/Average Quantitative Score
733/48
Average GPA
3.82
Average GRE Quantitative Score
168
Average Age
24
Countries Represented
(including the United States)
Percentage with an Advanced Degree
56.1%
Ready to join our community of bold thinkers? Here’s how to apply to the PhD Program at Chicago Booth.
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The PhD Program welcomes international students from around the world. Here’s how to apply if you’re not a US citizen or permanent resident.
Information for International Applicants
PhD students receive a tuition grant, a stipend, student health insurance, a computer or computer subsidy, and access to research and travel funding.
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Join us at an information session or recruiting forum to learn more about the PhD Program at Chicago Booth.
Attend a PhD Admissions EventExplore predoctoral opportunities on the Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC) website. PREDOC is a consortium of universities and research institutions that aims to foster a talented, diverse, and inclusive population in the quantitative social sciences.
The PhD Program has trained researchers to share across disciplines, challenge ideas, and transform our understanding of business.
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