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Class Profile
Columbia Business School looks for intellectually driven people from diverse educational, economic, social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds. Our students share a record of achievement, strong leadership, and the ability to work in teams.
Columbia Business School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, nationality, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status.
MBA Student Profile | Undergraduate Major | Previous Industry
MBA Student Profile — Class Entering 2012 (January and August)
| Applications Received | 5409 |
| Class Size | 741, divided into 11 clusters |
| January Entry Class Size | 196, divided into 3 clusters |
| August Entry Class Size | 545, divided into 8 clusters |
| GMAT Scores (average) | 715 |
| GMAT Scores (middle 80%) | 680–760 |
| Undergraduate GPA (average) | 3.5 |
| Undergraduate GPA (middle 80%) | 3.1–3.8 |
| Work Experience (average) | 5 years |
| Work Experience (middle 80%) | 3–7 years |
| At Least One Year of Work Experience | 99% |
| Average Age | 28 |
| Age Range (middle 80%) | 25–31 |
| Women | 38% |
| Minority of US Origin | 35% |
| International Citizens | 38% |
Undergraduate Major
Previous Industry