Welcome, Class of 2026!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Full-Time MBA Class of 2026 to the Ross School of Business!
During orientation week, we welcomed 396 students from 40 countries (including dual citizenship) to Ann Arbor to celebrate, connect, and build community. By the end of the week, there were literal backflips.
The FTMBA Admissions team is proud to share that we received a record number of applications (over 4,000) during the past admissions cycle, culminating in one of the most diverse classes in recent history, including:
- 44% international students
- 40% female representation
- 53% U.S. students of color
- 29% U.S. underrepresented students of color
- 22% first-generation college students
- 15% of domestic students are veterans
- 9% identify as LBGTQIA2S+
Not only do our Full-Time MBA students bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to Ross, boasting, on average, over six years of work experience, but they also have demonstrated academic aptitude, posting an average GMAT score of 728, another Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA record. We are also exceptionally proud that 11% of the incoming class is earning a dual degree from another top-ranked program at the University of Michigan.
A huge thank you to the Michigan Ross alumni community and our student and alumni ambassadors for engaging with prospective students over the past 12+ months and sharing your experiences as applicants, students, and graduates.
Lastly, kudos to the amazing admissions professionals on the Full-Time MBA team. Your steadfast support of the school's mission has created a dynamic and diverse community of future leaders seeking to make an impact on the world.
Good luck to the Class of 2026!
Go Blue,
Matt
