Average GRE Scores for MBA Programs, 2024

Test scores are extremely important to business schools when evaluating potential candidates. The two most commonly accepted admissions examinations, the GMAT and the GRE, give Admissions Committees a standardized measure for comparing applicants. Although there are differences between the exams in terms of content and structure, most MBA programs have no stated preference for GMAT vs GRE scores.

The GMAT has a history of being the most prominent business school entrance exam, but the GRE has gained popularity in recent years. Accepted by 1200+ MBA programs worldwide, the GRE exam measures test takers’ skills in verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.

This article will compare average GRE scores of admitted applicants at the world’s leading business schools. Drawing from published GRE figures from school websites, the following tables can help you determine whether your GRE score is competitive enough to earn you a spot, and possibly scholarship money, at top MBA programs.

Average GRE Scores at Top US MBA Programs, Classes of 2025-2019

This table highlights the average GRE scores for MBA programs in the US.

MBA Program	Class of 2025	Class of 2024	Class of 2023	Class of 2022	Class of 2021	Class of 2020	Class of 2019
Stanford GSB	328	327	330	329	330	330	329
Harvard Business School	326	326	326	326	326	328	328
The Wharton School	324	324	324	322	324	N/A	N/A
Northwestern Kellogg	326	N/A	327*	326*	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chicago Booth	325	N/A	325	324	N/A	N/A	N/A
Columbia Business School	N/A	322	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MIT Sloan	324	325	325	N/A	324	N/A	N/A
Dartmouth Tuck	322	N/A	324	320	324	N/A	319
Berkeley Haas	324	324	323	322	323	329	325
Virginia Darden	321	319	321	319	321	328	323
Yale SOM	330	329	330	328	329	328	329
Duke Fuqua	318	318	317	314	319	319	321
Michigan Ross	321	320	320	317	319	320	320
UT Austin McCombs	321	319	319	318	318	317	316
Cornell Johnson	N/A	324	323	321	320	320	322
UCLA Anderson	327	326	326	316	326	326	328
NYU Stern	326	325	324	324	322	324	323
Carnegie Mellon Tepper	324	324	323	321	323	320	321
UNC Kenan-Flagler	N/A	318	316	317	316	317	316
Emory Goizueta	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
USC Marshall	323	321	321	321	320	318	319
Georgetown McDonough	318	317	317	317	315	317	314
UW Foster	322*	319	321	318	319	315	318
Rice Jones	317	316	317	313	317	317	321

A good GRE score is subjective, depending on your target schools. Therefore, rather than using ETS-published percentile scores to determine how competitive your score is, you should focus on the averages from previous incoming classes of specific programs. Most international business schools consider a score of 325 or above to be a good GRE score, and an average GRE score above 330 will allow you to apply to top MBA programs worldwide.

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How Should You Evaluate Average B-School GRE Scores?

If you see that your current GRE score is lower than the average for your target programs, check out our free GRE study materials for advice on how (and what) to study. A low GRE score can keep you out of your dream school of business, so it is vital to adequately prepare if you plan to retake the GRE exam.

If your score falls at or just above your target school’s average, you still might want to retake the exam as an impressive GRE score increases your chances of winning merit-based scholarships, in addition to distinguishing you from other applicants.

Good GRE scores alone do not ensure admission to top MBA programs of 2024—there are many other factors Admissions Committees consider, such as your resume, letters of recommendation, and application essays.

Prospective students should research their target programs beyond statistics about test scores. Looking at class profiles can help you get a sense of the undergraduate major, work experience, and demographics of previous incoming students. The more knowledge you have about your target MBA program, the better you can tailor and refine your application.

Conclusion

If you are applying to highly competitive programs, you need to ensure that every aspect of your MBA application makes you stand out from other candidates. This includes setting a high enough target MBA GRE score. Although fewer business schools accept the GRE as compared to the GMAT, high GRE scores can still earn you a spot at top business schools.