Harvard University Business School Overview
Harvard University’s Business School provides a wide range of departments and specializations, including: accounting, business analytics, arts administration, consulting, e-commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, general management, health care administration, human resources management, international business, leadership, manufacturing and technology management, marketing, not-for-profit management, production/operations management, organizational behavior, portfolio management, public administration, public policy, real estate, sports business, supply chain management/logistics, quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research, tax, and technology.
Tuition costs are the same for in-state and out-of-state students: $76,410 per year (full-time). At graduation, 58.4% of full-time program graduates secure employment.
The first-year curriculum builds a strong foundation in core business principles. One notable course, Field Global Capstone (CAP), involves immersive, team-based learning experiences. In the second year, students can choose from nearly 100 electives and field-based activities to deepen their expertise in specific industries.
At-a-Glance
- School Type: Private
- Enrollment (All Programs): 1,868
- Programs Offered: Full-time MBA, Specialty Masters
- Location: Allston, MA, 02163
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Harvard University 2025 Rankings
Harvard Business School ranks #6 (tied) out of 133 in Best Business Schools. Rankings are based on widely accepted performance indicators.
Key Stats:
- Overall Score: 93
- Full-time graduates employed at graduation (two-year average): 61.3%
- Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation (two-year average): 78.4%
MBA Program Rankings:
- #6 in Best Business Schools (tie)
Business School Specialty Rankings:
- Top Rankings:
- #1 in Management
- #2 in International & Nonprofit
- #5 in Entrepreneurship
- #7 in Finance
- #8 in Marketing
- Also ranked in Accounting, Business Analytics, Production/Operations
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Admissions
- U.S. Application Deadline: January 6
- Acceptance Rate: 11.2%
- Application Fee: $250
- Test-Optional Admissions? No
Application Deadlines (Full-time MBA):
- U.S. Residents & International: January 6
Applicant Data (Full-time):
- Applicants: 10,000
- Accepted: (Data varies)
- Enrolled: (Data varies)
- Average GMAT Score: (Unlock with U.S. News Business School Compass)
Cost
- Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State): $76,410
- Additional Expenses (Food, Housing, Books, Misc.): $34,000
- Financial Aid Available? Yes
Tuition Breakdown:
- Full-time: $76,410 per year (in-state & out-of-state)
Student Population
- Total Graduate Enrollment: 1,868
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 100%
Gender Distribution:
- Female: 45%
- Male: 54.9%
- Other: 0.3%
Student Diversity (Full-time):
- International: 36.9%
- White: 31.3%
- Asian: 15%
- Hispanic: 6.5%
- Black: 5.8%
- Two or more races: 3.3%
- American Indian: 0%
- Pacific Islander: 0%
Academics
Department Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Arts Administration
- Consulting
- E-commerce
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics
- Finance
- General Management
- (Plus 19 more)
Career & Salary
- Employed at Graduation: 58.4%
- Employed 3 Months After Graduation: 76.9%
- Average Base Salary: $172,342
Salary by Occupation:
| Occupation | Avg. Base Salary |
|---|---|
| Operations/Production | $178,846 |
| General Management | $162,520 |
| Finance/Accounting | $182,343 |
| Consulting | $173,582 |
| Other Areas | $172,742 |
Specialty Master’s Admissions
- U.S. Application Deadline: N/A
- Acceptance Rate: N/A
- Application Fee: $250
- Test-Optional Admissions? No
Specialty Master’s Enrollment:
- International Students: N/A
- Gender Distribution: N/A
