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Donahue Graduate School of Business

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Accredited Northeast Sustainability MBAOne-Year FormatEthics
BMBA Stack grade
$77KMedian starting salary
83%Employed
530Average GMAT
72%Acceptance rate

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.

Known for
Sustainability MBAOne-Year FormatEthicsPittsburgh Economy
Best for
Sustainability CareersAccelerated MBAEthics-Focused Leaders

How Duquesne University grades out

MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.

C+ Career outcomes
A- Value / ROI
C Selectivity
C- Admissions bar

Donahue Graduate School of Business at a glance

The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.

$77,000Median base salary
83%Employed
530Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
72%Acceptance rate
35Class size
$31KAnnual tuitionprinted sticker
1 yearProgram length

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)
530Average GMAT
3.3Average GPA
72%Acceptance rate
35Class size

Outcomes

83% employed · median starting salary$77,000.

$77,000Median starting salary
83%Employed
Median starting salary$77,000
Printed program sticker$31,000

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.

The area
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Northeast

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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