Checked against gsb.stanford.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
Stanford GSB MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, Stanford GSB has 3 rounds, from September 9, 2026 to April 7, 2027. Decisions arrive 50 to 91 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 6, 2027 (Round 2).
56 days from Nov 11, 2026 · decision Apr 1, 2027
Deadlines checked against each school's website on November 10, 2026. Schools can change them, so confirm on the school's own page before you apply.
Gathered by Dale, our deadline agent, and reviewed by the MBA Protocol team, led by Angela GuidoStanford GSB MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Sep 9, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 (91 days) | 4:00 PM PT |
| Round 2 | Jan 6, 2027 Next | Apr 1, 2027 (85 days) | |
| Round 3 | Apr 7, 2027 | May 27, 2027 (50 days) |
Source: Stanford GSB MBA application deadlines on gsb.stanford.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
Stanford GSB deadline questions
When is the next Stanford GSB MBA deadline?
The next Stanford GSB MBA deadline is January 6, 2027 (Round 2). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does Stanford GSB release MBA decisions?
Stanford GSB publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 50 to 91 days after the deadline. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does Stanford GSB have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: Deferred Enrollment. Deadline: 2026-09-09, 2027-01-06 or 2027-04-07. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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