2026 Incoming Class Profile
SMF incoming class data in an accessible format
| avg. GPA (undergrad) | avg. student age | typical GMAT score | typical GRE score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 24 | 610 | 310 |
| middle 80% range: 3.1 to 3.9 | middle 80% range: 22 to 31 | middle 80% range: 510 to 700 | middle 80% range: 285 to 320 |
*middle 80% range represents the range in which the middle 80% of the incoming SMF class falls into.
Incoming students
44 incoming SMF students
Countries represented: 10
82% male, 18% female
73% domestic, 27% international
Work experience and undergraduate majors
- 68% with less than a year of work experience
- 4.1 average years of experience for the remaining 32%
- 25 unique undergraduate colleges/institutions
- 50% are finance majors, 25% are other business majors (all majors are welcome to apply), 18% Arts & Sciences, 2% Engineering, 5% Social Sciences
Undergraduate Majors:
Accounting
Business Administration
Commerce
Economics
Emerging Technology in Business & Design
English
Environment & Natural Resources
Finance
Health Sciences
IT/Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Political Science
Statistics
A community of leaders
At Fisher College of Business, we champion intellectual thought and perspective. We inspire leadership through passion, integrity, hard work and the desire to succeed.
The Fisher community is comprised of a globally heterogeneous population of students, faculty, and active alumni in more than 80 countries. As a Fisher SMF student, you will be part of this community of individuals who have an incredible breadth of backgrounds and experiences to share.
Questions? I'm here to help!
Hello! My name is Raahkema Cropper, a graduate recruiter for the Specialized Master in Finance (SMF) program at Ohio State. Whether you’re just starting your exploration or ready to apply, I’m here to provide personalized support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me—I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!
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