Leeds Impact Report 2025-2026
Academic & Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights
Alumni Worldwide
53,000
Across 75 Countries
Engaged Alumni and Friends
16,121
With over 26,000 total engagements with Leeds students and our ecosystem
Raised for Leeds
$14,355,411
Total Fundraising in FY26
Your Impact in Action
Your generosity and engagement drive transformative experiences and groundbreaking discoveries at the Leeds School of Business. These stories showcase how your contributions create ripple effects throughout our community and beyond. From advancing student opportunities to supporting faculty research, your impact is both immediate and far-reaching. Through philanthropy, volunteering and mentorship, you are shaping business education and fostering future leaders ready to make their mark.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workplace and redefining business career readiness. At Leeds, faculty are equipping students to become skilled users of AI rather than passive consumers.
A business degree can lead almost anywhere, but it isn't always obvious where to take it. Through experiential learning, Leeds students can explore these possibilities by applying classroom knowledge in new environments and discovering where their interests can make a difference.
At Leeds, business education extends beyond the classroom. In 2025–26, the school’s six Centers of Excellence enabled students to apply their learning, connect with professionals and address complex business and ethical challenges. These experiences enriched students’ education and expanded Leeds impact in the community.
Leeds awarded $7,428,217 in scholarships—$4,061,265 for undergraduates (1098 students) and $3,366,952 for graduates (672 students)—fueling access and momentum for Business Buffs.
In 2025-26, professorships, faculty fellowships and targeted research accelerated discovery and brought new expertise into the classroom.
Extraordinary faculty spark new ideas, expand perspectives and create lasting change. Through investments in teaching excellence and scholarly achievement, the Leeds community is empowering faculty to inspire students, advance discovery and elevate the school's tradition of excellence.
A Community That Connects
1,949
Business Leaders Volunteered
2,527
Total Engaged Volunteers
(Mentors, guest speakers, board members, activity/host organizer)
590
Guest Speakers
2,005
Students & 1,843 mentors in the Professional Mentorship Programs
A Community That Grows
5,466
Enrolled Students
4,790 Undergraduate | 676 Graduate
86%
Undergraduate 4-Year Graduation Rate
(2022 cohort)
93%
Graduate Program Average Degree Completion Rate
(2026 cohort)
94%
MBA Program Degree Completion Rate
(2026 cohort)
A Community That Gives
$7.43M
Scholarships Awarded
$4.06M
Undergraduate Student Scholarships
$3.36M
Graduate Student Scholarships
$2.97M
Supporting Faculty Positions, Research & Innovation
($2.05M to experiential learning | $923,896 to faculty support/teaching innovation)