Duke University
Durham, North Carolina · Private · Founded 1969
"Team Fuqua" — a top-12 MBA built on collaborative leadership, with a record $175K median base and elite consulting & finance placement in the Research Triangle.
About Fuqua School of Business
"Team Fuqua" — a top-12 MBA built on collaborative leadership, with a record $175K median base and elite consulting & finance placement in the Research Triangle.
How Duke University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Fuqua School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Who you'll study with
Ways to earn the MBA
Core MBA runs 2 years (10-month accelerated option).
Daytime MBA
Flagship two-year program with a summer internship.
Accelerated Daytime MBA
For applicants with a strong business background.
Weekend Executive MBA
Keep working while you study.
Global Executive MBA
Modular
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 720 average GMAT and a 3.5 GPA set the published bar ; 22% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Where the class landed
85% employed within 3 months (offers) · median starting salary$175,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Durham
Fuqua School of Business is in Durham, North Carolina. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Overview
The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University is one of the country’s most distinctive top-tier MBAs — known less for cutthroat competition than for “Team Fuqua,” a culture of collaborative leadership that shows up in everything from admissions to the classroom. At ~426 students per class, it’s larger than peer privates, but the program is deliberately team-based and tight-knit.
Set in Durham’s Research Triangle — alongside Duke’s medical and research engines and a fast-growing tech corridor — Fuqua sends the bulk of each class into consulting and financial services, with a strong and growing health sector track that few rivals can match.
The Class of 2024 held a record $175,000 median base salary plus a $30,000 median signing bonus, with 85% of job-seekers holding offers within three months. Combined with a generous concentration menu and a marquee brand, Fuqua remains a perennial top-15 choice.
This profile gathers Fuqua’s rankings, class profile, admissions rounds, cost, concentrations and employment outcomes in one place.
Fuqua School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Fuqua School of Business located?
Fuqua School of Business is in Durham, North Carolina.
Is the Fuqua School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Fuqua School of Business is accredited by AACSB.
What is the average GMAT at Fuqua School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 720.
What is the average GPA at Fuqua School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.5.
What is the Fuqua School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Fuqua School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 22%.
What is the median starting salary for Fuqua School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $175,000.
What is the employment rate after the Fuqua School of Business MBA?
85% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Fuqua School of Business MBA cost?
Two-year tuition is $167,400.
How long is the Fuqua School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years (10-month accelerated option).
How large is the Fuqua School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 426 students.
What is Fuqua School of Business known for?
Fuqua School of Business is known for Consulting, Healthcare, Team Fuqua Culture, Energy.
Who is the Fuqua School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Consulting, Healthcare, General Management.
Class of 2027 class profile and Class of 2024 daytime MBA employment report (Fuqua / Clear Admit / Poets&Quants); tuition from Duke (2025–26). Ranking and some figures are approximate; report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial assessment.
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