MIT Sloan MBA Admissions: 2025–2026 Guide
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Last updated: August 2025 — Includes new 2026 MBA deadlines, updated class profile data, and the latest essay prompt changes.
🎯 Why MIT Sloan?
MIT Sloan School of Management is known for its data-driven, innovation-first approach to business. With close ties to MIT’s world-renowned engineering and computer science programs, Sloan attracts candidates who want to lead at the intersection of technology, analytics, and management.
Its flexible curriculum, emphasis on hands-on learning, and ecosystem of labs (like Action Learning and the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track) make Sloan especially popular with applicants targeting technology, entrepreneurship, and operations.
Notable alumni include former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Carly Fiorina (former HP CEO), and Robin Chase (co-founder of Zipcar).
👉 MIT Sloan MBA Program Overview
📅 Application Deadlines (Class of 2028 Entry)
Round 1
Application Deadline: September 25, 2025
Decision Released: December 15, 2025
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 22, 2026
Decision Released: April 3, 2026
Round 3
Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
Decision Released: May 15, 2026
👉 MIT Sloan Application Deadlines
📝 MIT Sloan Essays (2025–2026 Cycle)
Unlike HBS or GSB, Sloan requires a unique combination of a cover letter and video statement:
- Cover Letter (300 words max): Imagine you’re applying for a job. This essay should highlight your achievements, values, and why Sloan should admit you.
- Video Statement (60 seconds max): Introduce yourself in your own voice, beyond your resume.
Optional short-answer questions may also be included to address gaps or provide context.
👉 MIT Sloan Application Essays
👩🎓 Class Profile (MBA Class of 2026)
- Class Size: ~409 students
- Acceptance Rate: ~12%
- Average GMAT: 730
- Average GPA: 3.6
- Work Experience: 5 years (avg)
- Women: 46%
- International: 40%
💼 Careers After MIT Sloan
Sloan graduates are highly sought after in consulting, finance, and especially technology. Roughly 30% of graduates join tech firms (including Amazon, Google, and startups), while consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and finance (private equity, investment banking, VC) remain strong pipelines.
Median base salary for the Class of 2024 was $170,000 with a median signing bonus of $30,000.
🌍 International Applicants
International students represent ~40% of the Sloan class. The school offers strong visa support, STEM-designated MBA tracks for extended OPT work authorization, and a globally connected alumni network.
👉 MIT Sloan International Students
📚 Inside the Sloan MBA Experience
Signature programs and traditions include:
- Action Learning Labs: Hands-on consulting projects in areas like sustainability, global entrepreneurship, and analytics.
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation Track: A curated pathway for founders and startup joiners.
- Sloan Fellows & Global Opportunities: Access to MIT’s broader innovation ecosystem.
- C-Functions: Weekly cultural events that highlight student diversity.
👉 MIT Sloan Curriculum & Courses
❓ FAQs
Is MIT Sloan harder to get into than HBS or GSB?
Sloan’s acceptance rate (~12%) is higher than GSB (~6%) and HBS (~13%), but competition is still intense.
Does Sloan require the GMAT or GRE?
Both are accepted. Median GMAT is ~730, but strong work experience and essays can offset a slightly lower score.
What makes Sloan unique?
The combination of MIT’s STEM culture, data-driven decision-making, and emphasis on learning by doing.
Does Sloan have joint degrees?
Yes. Popular options include MBA/MPA with Harvard Kennedy School, dual degrees with MIT engineering programs, and MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO), which combines an MBA and MS in engineering.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. Sloan offers both need-based and merit-based fellowships. Roughly half of students receive some form of aid.
What are common post-MBA careers?
Consulting, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship dominate placement trends.
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