PhD Admissions

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Join our community of bold thinkers and earn your PhD in one of the best business PhD programs in the world.

Admissions to the Stevens Doctoral Program is highly competitive. About 20-25 outstanding students enter the Stevens Program each year. The application for Fall 2026 admission is now open and will close on December 15, 2025. You can find application requirements here. 


Doctoral Program Admitted Class Profile

These figures reflect the 2025-26 admitted student cohort.

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3.84

Average GPA

3.84
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168

Average GRE Quantitative Score

168
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685

Average GMAT Focus Score

685
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24

Average Age

24
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18

Countries Represented
(including the United States)

18
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39%

Percentage with an Advanced Degree

39%

Applying to the Stevens Program

Attend a PhD Admissions Event

Join us at an information session or recruiting forum to learn more about the Stevens Doctoral Program at 黑料传送门 Booth.

Attend a PhD Admissions Event

Questions about the Stevens Program?

View our frequently asked questions

Contact Us

If you still have questions after reviewing our doctorate in business FAQ, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Phone: 773.702.7298
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Not quite ready to apply to the Stevens Program?

Explore  on the Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC.org) website. PREDOC.org is a consortium of universities and research institutions that aims to remove barriers to access to research and doctoral careers.

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Begin Your PhD Journey

The first step in joining the Stevens Doctoral Program is to apply for admission.

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