Darden School of Business · Full-time MBA
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| US News Business School Ranking | 11 — tied (2026) |
| Duration | 21 Months |
| Tuition | $88,240 — international tuition and fees, 2026–27 |
| Non-Virginia tuition and fees | $88,000 — first year |
| Virginia tuition and fees | $83,000 — first year |
| Housing / Food | $13,788 / $7,140 — nine-month estimates |
| International total budget | $125,420 — first year |
| Scholarships | Merit and need-based scholarships available |
2026–27 application cycle
| Early Action | 09-Sep-2026 — binding or nonbinding options |
| Round 1 | 07-Oct-2026 |
| Round 2 | 07-Jan-2027 |
| Round 3 — March | 01-Mar-2027 |
| Round 3 — April | 01-Apr-2027 |
| Round 3 — May | 01-May-2027 |
| Academic record | Transcripts for degree-related coursework |
| Tests | Standardized test score or approved waiver |
| Professional documents | Resume and one recommendation; second optional |
| English proficiency | Required where applicable |
Full-Time MBA Class of 2027.
| Class Size | 361 |
| Acceptance Rate | Not Published |
| Average Age | Not Published |
| Average Work Experience | 5.67 Years |
| Average GPA | 3.54 |
| % Intl Students | 30% |
| Average GMAT (old) | 725 |
| Average GMAT (focus) | 671 |
| Average GRE | 322 — combined total |
| GRE Quant | Not Published |
| GRE Verbal | Not Published |
| Undergraduate major breakdown | Not Published |
Prompt summaries. Follow the official instructions when applying.
| Written responses | Two short answers, including personal background beyond the resume and career purpose |
| Video response | One randomly selected question — 90 seconds |
| Graduating class | 2025 |
| Median base salary | $175,000 |
Yes. Applicants can choose a binding or nonbinding early-action option.
Yes. Waiver requests are evaluated individually; approval is required.