Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
About Donahue Graduate School of Business
Donahue Graduate School of Business is the graduate business school of Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The published full-time MBA runs 1 year, with a class of about 35. 72% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 530; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $77,000, 83% employed. Printed annual tuition is $31,000. Known for Sustainability MBA, One-Year Format, Ethics, Pittsburgh Economy. Best for Sustainability Careers, Accelerated MBA, Ethics-Focused Leaders.
How Duquesne University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Donahue Graduate School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 530 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 72% 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)
Outcomes
83% employed · median starting salary$77,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Pittsburgh
Donahue Graduate School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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.
Donahue Graduate School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Donahue Graduate School of Business located?
Donahue Graduate School of Business is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Is the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Donahue Graduate School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Donahue Graduate School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 530.
What is the average GPA at Donahue Graduate School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Donahue Graduate School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 72%.
What is the median starting salary for Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $77,000.
What is the employment rate after the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA?
83% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $31,000.
How long is the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 1 year.
How large is the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 35 students.
What is Donahue Graduate School of Business known for?
Donahue Graduate School of Business is known for Sustainability MBA, One-Year Format, Ethics, Pittsburgh Economy.
Who is the Donahue Graduate School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Sustainability Careers, Accelerated MBA, Ethics-Focused Leaders.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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