UC Berkeley (Haas) MBA

A Diverse and Impact-Driven MBA Cohort
Haas attracts a dynamic and diverse group of professionals eager to lead with innovation and social impact. The MBA class represents a wide range of industries and global backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking learning environment. Haas students are driven to challenge norms and create value across sectors including technology, finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

Class Profile Highlights (MBA Class of 2025)

• Class Size: ~295 students
• Average Age: 27 years
• Average Work Experience: 5 years
• Nationalities Represented: 45+
• Women in Class: 41%
• Mean GMAT Score: 726
• Professional Backgrounds:
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting
  • Finance & Investment Banking
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship & Startups
  • Nonprofit & Social Impact

The UC Berkeley Haas MBA is a globally recognized, top-ranked two-year full-time program designed to accelerate your leadership career with a strong focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact.

• Program Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time MBA)
• Tuition Fees (2025–2026 Academic Year):
  • California Residents: $76,788
  • Non-Residents: $89,033
    (Includes tuition, fees, and access to campus resources)
• Estimated Living Expenses:
  • All Students: $44,884
    (Covers housing, food, transportation, health insurance, and personal expenses)
• Total Estimated Cost of Attendance:
  • California Residents: $121,410
  • Non-Residents: $133,655
    (Subject to change; includes tuition, fees, and living expenses)

Graduates of the Berkeley Haas MBA program continue to deliver impressive career outcomes, reflecting the school’s strength in innovation, leadership development, and impact-driven alumni.

• Job Offer Rate (3 months post-graduation): 86% of those seeking employment received offers, and 84% accepted roles.
• Median Base Salary: $160,000 (~$159,412 average)
• Average Signing Bonus: $34,740 (72% of graduates received bonuses)
• Equity Participation: 32% received stock or equity, with an average value of $153,000
• Top Hiring Sectors:
  • Consulting – 25.4% (Median salary: $190,000)
  • Technology – 24.3% (Median salary: ~$150,000)
  • Financial Services – 15.6% (Median salary: ~$162,500)
  • Healthcare/Biotech – 7.5%
  • Energy/Utilities – 6.4%
  • Consumer-Packaged Goods – 6.4%
• Top Recruiters:
  • McKinsey & Company
  • Bain & Company
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  • Deloitte
  • Adobe
  • Amazon
  • Western Digital
• Regional Placement:
  • West Coast (U.S.): 78% (Median salary: $165,000)
  • Northeast: 9.2% (Median salary: $171,000)
  • Midwest: 2.9% (Median salary: $135,000)
  • South, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic: ~1.2% each

The Haas School of Business offers a single Annual MBA intake each fall, with three application rounds that provide flexibility and ample opportunity to apply.

Fall 2026 Intake (Anticipated Class of 2028)

• Round 1
  • Application Deadline – September 11, 2025
   
• Round 2
  • Application Deadline – January 8, 2026
   
• Round 3
  • Application Deadline – March 31, 2026
   

The admissions process at Berkeley Haas evaluates applicants holistically, focusing on leadership potential, personal qualities, and fit with Haas’s culture and Defining Leadership Principles.

Requirements

• Essays
  • Video Essay
    What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? Video essays should last 1-2 minutes and may not exceed 2 minutes. You have two (2) attempts to record your video essay.
  • Essay 2 – Goals Statement:
    What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals? Short-term career goals should be achievable within 3-5 years post-MBA, whereas long-term goals may span a decade or more and encompass broader professional aspirations.
    (300 words max)
  • Optional Statement:
    Use this section to provide any additional information such as explanations for employment gaps, academic anomalies, or other relevant context. Bullet points are encouraged for clarity.
    (300 word limit)
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Two professional recommenders who can speak to your leadership, teamwork, and potential for growth.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae:
  One-page resume summarizing academic credentials, work experience, achievements, and extracurricular activities.
• Transcripts & Academic Records:
  Official transcripts or diplomas from all post-secondary institutions attended; certified translations required for non-English documents.
• English Language Proficiency (if applicable):
  TOEFL or IELTS scores required for applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English, unless waived.
• Online Application Form:
  Complete the online application with all required personal, professional, and academic details.
• Application Fee:
  Non-refundable fee required to process the application.