Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
About Daniels School of Business
Daniels School of Business is the graduate business school of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 90. 40% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 680; average GPA is 3.25. Median starting salary is $130,000, 90% employed. Printed annual tuition is $22,408. Known for STEM MBA, Operations, Analytics, Manufacturing. Best for Operations, Analytics, STEM Careers.
How Purdue University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Daniels 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 680 average GMAT and a 3.25 GPA set the published bar ; 40% 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
90% employed · median starting salary$130,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in West Lafayette
Daniels School of Business is in West Lafayette, Indiana. 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.
Daniels School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Daniels School of Business located?
Daniels School of Business is in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Is the Daniels School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Daniels School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Daniels School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 680.
What is the average GPA at Daniels School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.25.
What is the Daniels School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Daniels School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 40%.
What is the median starting salary for Daniels School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $130,000.
What is the employment rate after the Daniels School of Business MBA?
90% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Daniels School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $22,408.
How long is the Daniels School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Daniels School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 90 students.
What is Daniels School of Business known for?
Daniels School of Business is known for STEM MBA, Operations, Analytics, Manufacturing.
Who is the Daniels School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Operations, Analytics, STEM Careers.
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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