At Tuck, the Record-Setting Class of 2026 Takes Off

“The academic experience at Tuck is intentionally designed to challenge students in a trust-based environment and foster transformative personal development,” says Lawrence Mur’ray, executive director of admissions and financial aid. “Tuck MBA candidates need strong intellectual aptitude, but just as important, they should be ready to stretch their horizons, explore new ideas, and invest in the interdependent success of their classmates. The members of the class of 2026 check every box.”

Not only academically accomplished, the impressive first-year class also arrived in Hanover buoyed by tremendous professional experience. Students in the 2026 class come to Tuck from 231 unique employers representing myriad industries—including media and entertainment, financial services, consulting, health care, and more. On average, T’26s worked 69 months prior to joining Tuck.

“One of the best things about pursuing an MBA is the incredible opportunity to not only learn from renowned scholar-teachers, but also a group of peers with critical knowledge to share,” Mur’ray says. “Having a multitude of professional backgrounds and lived experiences represented in each Tuck class offers students the chance to learn from their cohort and expand their perspectives.”

The diversity of the 2026 class extends beyond the workplace. Of the 296 students comprising the class, 30 percent are international, representing 41 countries by citizenship. Among U.S. students, 29 percent represent a U.S. minority. Affirming Tuck’s standing as a top business school for women, 44 percent of the first-year class is comprised of women.

Fifteen percent of the class are the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university, seven percent identify as LGBTQ+, 32 percent come to campus with partners, and four percent with children.

“Our students bring their full selves to campus and enrich the entire community in countless ways,” Mur’ray says. “We look forward to learning more about the phenomenal 2026 class, hearing their stories, and seeing the indelible mark they make on our school.”

Learn more about the class of 2026 by visiting the online class profile.