From Around the World to Yale: The MBA Class Profile, 2024 Edition

 The Yale School of Management (SOM) continues to attract some of the most globally minded and mission-driven MBA candidates in the world. If you’re considering applying, getting a clear picture of the Class of 2024 profile can help you benchmark your candidacy — and better align your application strategy.

📺 Watch the full video breakdown here:
👉 https://youtu.be/xfxw72fg_iM

📊 Quick Snapshot: Yale SOM Class of 2024

• Class Size: ~339 students

• Average GMAT Score: ~723

• Average GRE Scores: V: 164 | Q: 165

• Average GPA: ~3.64 (U.S. Scale)

• Average Work Experience: ~5 years

• International Students: ~48%

• Women in the Class: ~43%

• U.S. Students of Color: ~48% (21% underrepresented minorities)

This year’s batch is not just academically strong, but also incredibly diverse in terms of geography, industry, and purpose.

🌍 Academic & Professional Backgrounds

Yale SOM is known for attracting mission-driven leaders, and the class reflects that diversity of thought and experience.

• Academic Majors:

  • Economics / Business: 35%

  • Engineering / Science: 27%

  • Humanities / Social Sciences: 38%
    This mix proves that you don’t need to come from a “traditional” MBA background to be a strong candidate.

• Pre-MBA Industries:

  • Financial Services: 20%

  • Consulting: 19%

  • Non-Profit / Government: 13%

  • Tech: 12%

  • Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media, Energy & Others round out the rest
    Yale SOM embraces candidates who have done impactful work in both for-profit and non-profit spaces.

🌟 What Yale SOM Looks For in Applicants

The admissions team at Yale SOM is clear: they seek leaders for business and society. It’s not just about test scores. Successful applicants often demonstrate:

• Mission-Driven Purpose: A clear vision for how you want to impact the world

• Academic Rigor: Yale does value strong intellectual capability, shown through GPA/test scores

• Career Clarity: Your goals should be aligned with SOM’s values

• Diverse Experience: Whether from startups, NGOs, or Fortune 500s, your work should reflect curiosity and initiative

• Community Orientation: Yale values collaboration, not competition

📌 Unique Features of Yale SOM

• 🌐 Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM): Collaborative opportunities across 30+ global B-schools

• 💼 Silver Scholars Program: Direct admit option for exceptional college seniors

• 🔄 Joint Degrees with Yale Law, Environment, Global Affairs, Public Health, etc.

• 💡 Integrated Curriculum: A cross-disciplinary approach to leadership and problem-solving

• 🏛️ Location: New Haven, with access to Yale University’s full academic ecosystem

🎯 Tips for Applicants

1. Don’t just rely on stats – Showcase your values and leadership through your essays

2. Explain why Yale SOM fits with your vision, not just your resume

3. Highlight cross-sector exposure – Yale loves profiles that blend public and private sector perspectives

4. Be authentic in your goals – Whether you want to change climate policy or launch a fintech startup, clarity and authenticity matter more than prestige

🗣️ Final Word

The Yale SOM Class of 2024 proves that success isn’t about fitting into a mold — it’s about standing out with purpose, clarity, and impact. Whether you come from Wall Street or a humanitarian NGO, what matters most is how your story fits with Yale’s mission to educate leaders for business and society.