Emory University (Goizueta) MBA

A Global, Experienced, and Leadership‑Driven MBA Cohort

Emory Goizueta’s Two‑Year Full‑Time MBA is known for its compact yet diverse and accomplished class, designed to foster strong leadership, impactful learning, and career acceleration across industries.

• Class Profile Highlights (Class of 2026)
  • Class Size: ~128 students
  • Average Age: ~29 years
  • Average Work Experience: 6 years
  • International Students: 45% (students from 18 countries)
  • Women: 32%
  • Underrepresented U.S. Minorities: 28%
  • LGBTQ+: ~8%
  • Mean GPA (Undergrad): ~3.5
  • Mean GMAT Score: ~705
• Academic Backgrounds & Industries:
  • ~43% majored in business/commerce
  • 24% in engineering/computer science
  • 11% in social sciences
  • 9% in humanities/arts
  • 7% in math/physical sciences
  • Common professional backgrounds include:
    • Consulting (~16%)
    • Financial Services (~15%)
    • Government/Nonprofit (~14%)
    • Consumer Products (~12%)
    • Technology (~8%)

A high‑impact, globally‑recognized Two‑Year MBA program designed to develop principled business leaders with experiential learning, leadership development, and career acceleration.

• Program Duration: 24 months (Full‑Time Two‑Year MBA)
• Total Tuition & Fees: US $161,869 (includes tuition of US $153,800 + mandatory fees of US $7,824) for the full program duration
• Estimated Living & Related Expenses: US $34,788 per year (approximately US $27,684 for living, US $1,200 for books, US $5,196 for health insurance, US $708 for parking)

Graduates of the Goizueta MBA program consistently achieve outstanding career outcomes, positioning them among the top MBA programs in the U.S.

• Key Employment Metrics:
  • Job Offer Rate (3 months post-graduation): 84%
  • Job Offer Rate (6 months post-graduation): 90%
  • Median Base Salary: $123,000
  • Median Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $153,000
  • Average GMAT Score: 709
  • Average Work Experience: 6 years
  • Class Size: 125 students
  • Women in Class: 34%
  • Underrepresented U.S. Minorities: 44%
  • International Students: 49%
• Top Hiring Sectors:
  • Consulting: 38%
  • Finance: 30%
  • Marketing/Sales: 16%
  • General Management: 5%
  • Information Technology: 2%
• Top Hiring Regions:
  • Southeast U.S.: 73%
  • Northeast U.S.: 13%
  • West U.S.: 13%
• Select Hiring Companies:
  Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, McKinsey & Company, Morgan Stanley, PwC, Truist, and Wells Fargo.
• Alumni Network:
  Goizueta boasts a robust global alumni network, providing graduates with extensive professional connections and career support.

Emory Goizueta offers a Two-Year Full-Time MBA program with three main application rounds each year, allowing flexibility to align with your career plans.

• Round 1: Application deadline – October 1, 2025
• Round 2: Application deadline – January 7, 2026
• Round 3: Application deadline – March 18, 2026

Prepare a comprehensive application package to showcase your academic excellence, leadership potential, and career vision. All materials must be submitted via the Goizueta online application portal by the relevant round deadline.

Requirements

• Standardized Tests:
  Submit a competitive GMAT or GRE score. Both tests are accepted equally. Goizueta also accepts the Executive Assessment for Executive MBA applicants and offers a test waiver option for qualified candidates based on professional experience and academic background.
• Essays:
  The essays are a critical part of your MBA application. They provide an opportunity to tell the Admissions Committee more about yourself beyond your resume and share your story, leadership qualities, and values. Please complete all required essays and follow the word limits. Upload your essay answers, numbered and in order, as one PDF document in your application portal.
  • Short Answer Questions (40-word limit each):
    Answer all 3 questions below, each response limited to 40 words:
    1. What are your short-term post-MBA career goals?
    2. How will your professional experience and the Goizueta MBA help you to achieve those goals?
    3. What’s a fun fact about you that you would like the committee to know?
  • Essay Questions (300-word limit each):
    Respond to the two essay prompts below, with a maximum of 300 words each:
    1. Goizueta Business School’s mission is to prepare principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Identify a personal account of a time you effectively demonstrated your leadership skills. Respond to one of these:
       • What about this experience made you feel proud of your leadership abilities?
       • What did this experience teach you about leadership?
    2. Our lived experiences shape who we are and the aspirations we have. As a values-driven community, we care about what has shaped your life. Please share what or who has had the biggest impact on your life.
  • Optional Essay (500-word limit):
    This essay is your opportunity to share anything not covered elsewhere in your application, including addressing any questions the committee might have (e.g., employment gaps, academic challenges). You may write in essay format or bullets; please identify topics if addressing multiple areas.
• Recommendation Letters:
  Two professional recommendations are required, preferably from current or former supervisors who can speak to your leadership potential, teamwork skills, and professional achievements.
• Interview:
  Selected candidates are invited for a virtual or in-person interview. The interview assesses leadership potential, communication skills, and cultural fit with Goizueta’s values.
• Other Documents:
  • Online Application Form
  • Curriculum Vitae (1–2 pages) detailing professional experience
  • Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (for international applicants whose native language is not English)
  • Application Fee (non-refundable, currently $200 USD)

Optional Materials

• Additional recommendation letters
• Certificates, awards, or publications that support your application
• Statement of purpose or additional essays if requested