StaMaster of Business AdministrationStanford University · Stanford, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 6, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Two essays: What matters most (≤650 words); Why Stanford (≤350 words).

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Unless the department specifies otherwise.

Academic transcripts

Uploaded to the Stanford graduate application.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent. No minimum GPA published; class profile averages about 4 years of experience.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide minimum.
TOEFL: 89 overall; Required if applicable; Stanford GSB does not publish a minimum beyond the university-wide floor.
GMAT: Required (no minimum published); GMAT or GRE accepted.
GRE: Accepted alternative; Accepted as an alternative to GMAT.

Historical admission data is not published.