Graduate Business Class Profile

At the University of Miami Business School, the people you learn alongside are an essential part of the experience. Our Summer and Fall 2026 incoming class brings together more than 600 graduate business students with diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, perspectives, and ambitions. Miami, a global hub for business, innovation, and culture, students learn from one another, build meaningful connections, and bring their experiences into the classroom. The result is a graduate business experience that is personal, globally connected, and grounded in the real world. The way business school should be.

Our Strongest Class Yet

Cohort At-A-Glance

Cohort At-A-Glance

600+ More than incoming graduate business students	45% Women	21% International students*
29 Average age	3.40 Average undergraduate GPA	6.4 Average years of work experience

Experience That Enriches the Classroom

Our students bring real-world experience into the classroom from day one. With an average of more than six years in the workforce, they contribute firsthand perspectives, ideas, and insights that make classroom discussions and team projects more relevant to today’s business challenges.

Classroom Data

6.4 Average years of work experience	29 Average age*

* age rounded to the nearest whole number

A Community of Different Perspectives

The 2026–27 incoming cohort reflects a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences. Women represent 45% of the class, while students bring varied perspectives that enrich discussion inside and outside the classroom. 

 

For many students, their Miami journey continues. The University of Miami is the most frequently represented undergraduate institution in the incoming cohort, creating a strong community of “Double Canes” who chose to remain at the University for graduate business education. Florida International University and Florida State University are also among the most represented institutions.

Other universities include:

Other universities include:

New York University	Vanderbilt University	University of Virginia
University of Texas at Austin	Johns Hopkins University	University of Southern California
Georgia Institute of Technology	Boston University	Wake Forest University
Tulane University	Babson College	Pennsylvania State University
Syracuse University	United States Military Academy	United States Naval Academy

Global Perspective

Miami is an international hub, and our incoming graduate business cohort reflects that international outlook. Approximately one in five students holds citizenship outside the United States, bringing perspectives from across Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Global Perspective

21% International students*	50+ Countries and territories represented

Countries represented include Brazil, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and many others.

Academic Strength

Students enter the Business School with strong academic foundations developed across a wide range of colleges and universities. The incoming cohort reports an average undergraduate GPA of 3.40, with nearly half of students in the GPA dataset earning a 3.50 or higher.

Gender

3.4 Average undergraduate GPA	46% GPA of 3.50 or higher	23% GPA of 3.75-4.00

The Way Business School Should Be

Every incoming class adds new experiences, ideas, and ambitions to the University of Miami Business School community. Whether you are building specialized expertise, accelerating your career, or preparing to lead at a higher level, you will learn alongside peers whose perspectives challenge your thinking and expand what is possible.