University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
About Darden School of Business
Darden School of Business is the graduate business school of University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 350. 24% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 718; average GPA is 3.5. Median starting salary is $168,000, 93% employed. Printed annual tuition is $72,200. Known for General Management, Case Method, Consulting, Leadership. Best for Consulting, General Management, Career Changers.
How University of Virginia grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Darden 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 718 average GMAT and a 3.5 GPA set the published bar ; 24% 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
93% employed · median starting salary$168,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Charlottesville
Darden School of Business is in Charlottesville, Virginia. 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.
Darden School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Darden School of Business located?
Darden School of Business is in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Is the Darden School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Darden School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Darden School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 718.
What is the average GPA at Darden School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.5.
What is the Darden School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Darden School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 24%.
What is the median starting salary for Darden School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $168,000.
What is the employment rate after the Darden School of Business MBA?
93% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Darden School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $72,200.
How long is the Darden School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Darden School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 350 students.
What is Darden School of Business known for?
Darden School of Business is known for General Management, Case Method, Consulting, Leadership.
Who is the Darden School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Consulting, General Management, Career Changers.
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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