Class Profile

Immerse yourself in the diverse and enriching environment of the Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA. Meet the talented MBA Class of 2025, comprising 105 students with valuable work experience and diverse perspectives. With 30% international students from around the world, including Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Cuba, Egypt, Ghana, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, and the United States, our program fosters a global community. Embracing various undergraduate majors, including Business, STEM, and humanities, our students bring a wealth of expertise. Join our vibrant community and leverage the collective knowledge of our MBA students.

Penn State Smeal One-Year MBA students benefit from a wide variety of perspectives and experiences that strengthen the culture, community, and learning environment.

Profile of MBA Class of 2026
Number of Students 96
Average Months Prior Work Experience 13 months
Percentage of Women 27%
Percentage of International Students 13%
Citizenships held by members of this class Bangladesh, Chile, Ghana, India, Russian Federation, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Average Undergraduate GPA 3.47
Undergraduate Major Distributions
Business 39%
STEM 34%
Humanities 27%