Historic: Why 2021 Was The Best Year Ever For Women’s MBA Enrollment

Key findings in Forté’s new report:

• Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Forté member schools reported increases in their proportion of women this year, up from 52% last year.
• More than half (53%) of Forté’s member schools (29 of 56) had 40% or more women enrolled in 2021, a jump from just 42% of schools in 2020.
• The vast majority (84%) of Forté member schools have 35% or more women enrolled in 2021, up from 65% last year.
• Ten member schools report women’s enrollment at 45% or higher, up from eight schools last year, and two schools five years ago. A decade ago, no schools had 45% or more women enrolled.

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