Welcoming the Class of 2028: Impressive academics, varied career paths
By Emily Haydon, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
This fall, Kellogg welcomed 528 students to the Two-Year MBA Program. The Class of 2028 brings strong academic preparation and a wide range of professional experiences to the Global Hub. I’m excited to see how they’ll learn from one another and contribute to our community.
Our admissions team looks beyond any one measure when considering a candidate. We seek people who combine intellectual curiosity with the willingness to collaborate, lead and help others grow. The newest members of our community have already shown us those qualities in many different ways.
Impressive academics and varied perspectives
The Class of 2028 has a median GMAT Focus score of 685, and the median undergraduate GPA is 3.72 among students from U.S. institutions reporting on a 4.0 scale. These figures reflect the academic strength students bring into the classroom, but they’re only one part of what makes this group compelling.
Their undergraduate studies span disciplines: 45% majored in a STEM field, 46% in economics or business and 22% in the humanities.* International students make up 35% of the class, adding to the range of experiences and perspectives their classmates will encounter.
Experience from across industries
Students also arrive with practical insight from many sectors, including consulting, financial services and technology. Others have built careers in healthcare and biotechnology, manufacturing, consumer products, media and entertainment, government and nonprofits, while 7% of the domestic student population are U.S. military veterans.
That range matters at Kellogg. In a case discussion or a student club meeting, classmates can test ideas against the experience of people who have worked in different roles and industries. The learning that follows extends well beyond a single course.
The people behind the numbers
Of course, a class profile can only begin to describe the people who make up the Class of 2028. Their individual paths and goals are what bring these statistics to life. Here are a few of the students joining us this year:
- Lia brings experience as a senior finance manager at Microsoft and a keen interest in the intersection of the public and private sectors. Drawing on her background in corporate finance and public policy, she now focuses on affordable housing and the built environment, with the goal of pursuing a career in impact investing.
- Ethan is an F.C. Austin Scholarship recipient and former operations manager at Amazon, where he applied his psychology research to expand cross-training and give teams more autonomy. He hopes to apply behavioral insights to tech operations consulting to drive meaningful impact.
- Matheus is a Brazilian immigrant and U.S. Army veteran who helped repatriate displaced women and children from Syria. An F.C. Austin Scholarship recipient, he brings together a background in computer science and Special Operations as he pivots into investing and private equity.
- Lindsey, an Austin Scholar, draws on her experience in finance and digital operations at a biopharmaceutical company to pursue a future in healthcare consulting. She is particularly interested in how digital health innovation can accelerate diagnosis, helping patients get answers sooner.
I look forward to seeing the friendships, ideas and collaborations this class will build over the next two years. Welcome to Kellogg, Class of 2028. We’re glad you’re here.
Explore the full Class of 2028 profile data and learn more about our Full-Time MBA Programs.
*Some students are counted in more than one category because they completed double majors.
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