Poets & Quants revised its MBA entrepreneurship ranking methodology for 2026, shrinking the number of metrics and increasing weight on venture creation and venture support, and its new list crowned Washington University in St. Louis’ Olin School at the top. The methodological overhaul emphasizes measurable outcomes—startups launched and post‑MBA startup employment—rather than ecosystem signals alone. P&Q reduced metrics from 16 to 10 and gave a larger share of weight to actual business launches within three months of graduation and sustained student engagement in entrepreneurship projects. Schools highlighted the practical value of the ranking for prospective MBAs and employers seeking founder talent. For business‑school deans, the changes place a premium on demonstrable startup outcomes, mentorship hours, and funding access as decisive program differentiators in a crowded MBA market.