EMBA Class Profile
Professionals from a wide range of industries are attracted to Columbia Business School — the only Ivy League school at the center of business. When admitted to the EMBA Program, you’ll join high achievers who work in banking, real estate, media, healthcare, and many other professions. By learning together and interacting closely, you and your classmates will gain a distinct advantage that extends far beyond the classroom. The relationships that you develop will form your professional network for years to come.
EMBA Class Entering 2025
Overview
217
Total Class Size
131
Friday/Saturday Size
86
Saturday Size
Demographics
14%
International Students
56%
Minority of U.S.
36%
Women
Work Experience
10 Years
Average Years of Work Experience
Industry Breakdown (%)
Race and Ethnicity
The Department of the Interior via the Office of Civil Rights provides federal guidelines for maintaining, collecting, and presenting data on race and ethnicity. Columbia Business School is required to follow these standards which allow students to self-identify their ethnicity and race, with the option to select more than one race and/or ethnicity. The racial and ethnic categories listed here reflect those included in our application process, per federal guidelines. US race / ethnicity shown as a percent of US citizens and permanent residents.
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| Breakdown | Federal Reporting Guidelines* |
|---|---|
| American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Asian American | 25% |
| Black/African American | 10% |
| Hispanic/Latinx | 16% |
| White | 42% |
| Multi-Racial | 5% |
| Did Not Report | 2% |
*This data reflects our student demographic data as reported based on federal government guidelines. Per these guidelines, all students who identify as Hispanic / Latinx and any other race are represented as Hispanic / Latinx only. Students who identify with more than one race are represented as Multi-Race only. The column add to 100% but may be slightly lower or higher due to rounding.