Full-Time MBA Class Profile
What Does the Full-Time MBA Class Profile Look Like at Minnesota Carlson?
The average cohort includes about 75 students, allowing for meaningful connections in an intimate, collaborative setting. This size supports deeper engagement with faculty and classmates—creating space for shared insights and long-term relationships.
Who Should Apply to the Carlson Full-Time MBA Program?
The Carlson Full-Time MBA program is designed for students who are eager to advance their careers and expand their networks in a diverse business ecosystem. The program offers a set of core classes with flexible elective opportunities, making it ideal for those seeking to build a strong foundation in managerial disciplines and the ability to customize their education to a desired career path.
- Dedicated individuals with at least two years of full-time work experience who are focused on advancing or pivoting their career and meet the Full-Time MBA admissions requirements
- Interest in growing and strengthening leadership skills through hands-on learning and collaboration in an intimate, cohort-based environment
- Seeking a rigorous curriculum that mixes required core courses in foundational management knowledge and customizable electives for specialized education in an area of interest
Full-Time MBA Student Profile
Name: Kinsey Chandler
Class of: 25
"Minnesota Carlson gave me the confidence to become an entrepreneur and co-found a start-up! I never thought, while I was teaching high school, that I might one day have my own company, and my experience during my FTMBA program means that I can now comfortably explore this path my life has taken."
What Is the Average Profile of a Carlson Full-Time MBA Student?
The average student entering the Full-Time MBA program has the following academic and work experience metrics.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA | 3.5 |
| Average GMAT | 664.4 |
| Average Total GRE | 317.7 |
| Average Years of Work Experience | 3.4-7 |
| Average Age | 29 |
| Industry or sector | Percentage of employment |
|---|---|
| Business and Commerce | 29% |
| Social Science | 22% |
| Science | 20% |
| Engineering | 16% |
| Economics | 7% |
| Humanities | 5% |
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Public Administration, Government, Military | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional, Scientific, Technical Services | 11% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% |
| Education Services | 9% |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% |
| Retail Trade | 6% |
How This Class Profile Supports Career Outcomes
Students enter the program with experience across industries and academic fields, preparing them for leadership roles across sectors. See how that experience leads to strong Full-Time MBA career outcomes and employer connections in the Twin Cities business community.
