# GMAT Score for Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth and Kellogg 2027

[Rama Negi](https://oneprep.in/authors/rama-negi) Admission Specialist, Team OnePrep

Jun 2026 • 4 min read

The GMAT score you need for a top US MBA is close to the same at all five of the most sought-after programmes: their latest classes average between 676 and 689 on GMAT Focus. Harvard Business School reports a median of 685, Stanford GSB an average of 689, Wharton 676, Kellogg 687, and Chicago Booth 729 on the old GMAT, about 680 on GMAT Focus. This guide sets out each school's GMAT scores, work experience, class make-up and 2027 deadlines, all from the schools' own class profiles.

Key Takeaways

- Harvard's Class of 2027 reports a median of 685 on GMAT Focus, with the middle 80% from 645 to 735 ([Harvard Business School](https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile), 2026).

- Stanford's Class of 2027 averaged 689, with admitted scores from 615 to 785 ([Stanford GSB](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/class-profile), 2026).

- None of the five sets a minimum GMAT score, and all accept the GMAT or the GRE.

- Round 2 for 2027 entry closes between 5 and 7 January 2027 at all five schools.

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## Top US MBA GMAT scores and class profiles for 2027 entry

| School | Average GMAT Focus | Average experience (years) | Women | Class size |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Harvard Business School** | 685 | 4.9 | 44% | 943 |
| **Stanford GSB** | 689 | 5.3 | 45% | 434 |
| **Wharton** | 676 | 5 | 44% | 888 |
| **Chicago Booth** | ≈ 680 | 5 | 41% | 635 |
| **Kellogg** | 687 | 5.1 | Not published | 534 |

Figures are each school's Class of 2027, the class that joined in 2025. Harvard reports a median rather than an average, and Booth reports its average on the old GMAT scale (729), shown here as its GMAT Focus equivalent. To see how your own profile compares, try the [top US MBA admission chances calculator](https://oneprep.in/blogs/us-mba-admission-chances-calculator).

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## What GMAT score do you need for Harvard Business School?

Harvard has no minimum GMAT or GRE score and no preference between the two tests. Its Class of 2027 reports a median of 685 on GMAT Focus, with the middle 80% scoring from 645 to 735; 44% submitted the GRE and 34% the GMAT Focus. The class has 943 students from 9,409 applications, 44% are women and 37% are international, and students averaged 4.9 years of work experience, with the middle 80% between 3 and 7 years ([Harvard Business School](https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile), 2026).

Harvard runs only two rounds. Round 2, the last, closes on 5 January 2027 ([Harvard Business School](https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/application-dates), 2026).

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## What GMAT score do you need for Stanford GSB?

Stanford's Class of 2027 averaged 689 on GMAT Focus, with scores from 615 to 785, and 738 on the old GMAT. It has 434 students from 7,259 applications, about 17 applicants per place, which makes it the most selective of the five. Women are 45% of the class, international students 38%, and the average work experience is 5.3 years ([Stanford GSB](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/class-profile), 2026).

Stanford's Round 2 closes on 6 January 2027 and Round 3 on 7 April 2027 ([Stanford GSB](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/deadlines), 2026).

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## What GMAT score do you need for Wharton?

Wharton's Class of 2027 averaged 676 on GMAT Focus and 735 on the old GMAT, and Wharton has no minimum score and no preference between the GMAT and GRE. The class has 888 students from 7,613 applications; 44% are women, 26% are international and students average 5 years of work experience ([Wharton](https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/class-profile/), 2026). Round 2 closes on 5 January 2027 and Round 3 on 31 March 2027 ([Wharton](https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/application-timeline-deadlines/), 2026).

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## What GMAT score do you need for Chicago Booth and Kellogg?

Chicago Booth's Class of 2027 has 635 full-time students from 5,876 applications. Its GMAT average is 729 and its median 730, about 680 on GMAT Focus; 41% of the class are women, 37% are international and students average 5 years of experience ([Chicago Booth](https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile), 2026). Booth's Round 2 closes on 7 January 2027 and Round 3 on 1 April 2027 ([Chicago Booth](https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/how-to-apply), 2026).

Kellogg's Class of 2027 averaged 687 on GMAT Focus, with scores from 515 to 775. The class has 534 students, 37% are international and students average 5.1 years of work experience ([Kellogg](https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/full-time-mba/class-profile/), 2026).

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## Which GMAT score should you aim for?

Aim for the class average or higher at the school you want most. On GMAC's tables, 685 is the 95.1st percentile and 705 the 97.5th ([GMAC](https://go.gmac.com/hubfs/07.Assessments/GMAT%20Exam/GMAT_Total_Concordance_Aug2026.pdf), 2026), so a score in that range puts your test in line with the middle of these classes.

- **Harvard, Stanford and Kellogg:** 685 or more.

- **Wharton and Chicago Booth:** 675 or more.

A score well below the class average is not disqualifying, since none of these schools has a cutoff, but the rest of your application then has to carry more weight.

Find out where you stand: [Start your free mock today](https://oneprep.in/signup) for a full-length GMAT Focus score, then compare it with each class in the [admission chances calculator](https://oneprep.in/blogs/us-mba-admission-chances-calculator).

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average GMAT score at Harvard Business School?

Harvard reports a median rather than an average: 685 on GMAT Focus for the Class of 2027, with the middle 80% from 645 to 735.

### What is the minimum GMAT score for Stanford GSB?

There is none. Stanford's Class of 2027 admitted GMAT Focus scores from 615 to 785, with an average of 689.

### Is 685 a good GMAT score for top US MBAs?

Yes. It is at the 95.1st percentile of all test takers and around the middle of the Harvard, Stanford and Kellogg classes.

### What GMAT score do I need for Wharton in 2027?

Aim for about 675 or more. Wharton's Class of 2027 averaged 676 on GMAT Focus, and Round 2 for 2027 entry closes on 5 January 2027.

### Do top US MBAs accept the GRE?

Yes. All five accept the GRE as well as the GMAT, and Harvard and Wharton say they have no preference between them.

## Sources

- [Harvard Business School, Class Profile](https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile)

- [Harvard Business School, Application Dates](https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/application-dates)

- [Stanford GSB, MBA Entering Class Profile](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/class-profile)

- [Stanford GSB, Deadlines for Applying to the MBA Program](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission/deadlines)

- [Wharton, MBA Class Profile](https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/class-profile/)

- [Wharton, MBA Application Timelines and Deadlines](https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/application-timeline-deadlines/)

- [Chicago Booth, Full-Time MBA Class Profile](https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile)

- [Chicago Booth, Full-Time MBA Application Process](https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/how-to-apply)

- [Kellogg, 2027 Class Profile](https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/full-time-mba/class-profile/)

- [GMAC, GMAT Score Concordance Table: Total Score, August 2026](https://go.gmac.com/hubfs/07.Assessments/GMAT%20Exam/GMAT_Total_Concordance_Aug2026.pdf)

About the author

Rama Negi

Admission Specialist at oneprep.in

15+ years teaching GMAT and counselling MBA applicants; 5 years with OnePrep.

[More articles by Rama Negi](https://oneprep.in/authors/rama-negi)

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