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programs/mba/university-of-virginia-darden-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$211,697
employed at 3mo96%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$164,600
formatFull-time
teachingCase Method
Class Profile
class size350
avg age27
avg work experience5.5 years
women %40%
international %38%
Rankings
FT rank#19
tierII
WSO finance tierB
WSO consulting tierA
Admissions
GMAT Range
690-750
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 5, 2024
round2January 8, 2025
round3April 2, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Leadership CommunicationFinancial Reporting and AnalysisGlobal Economies and MarketsDecision AnalysisOperations ManagementStrategyMarketingBusiness Ethics
Elective Areas
EntrepreneurshipFinanceMarketingStrategySustainabilityOperations
Concentrations
Asset Management/Sales & TradingCorporate Finance/Investment BankingStrategy ConsultingBusiness AnalyticsInnovation for SustainabilitySupply Chain Management
Top Recruiters
AmazonBain & CompanyBoston Consulting Group
Top Industries
ConsultingFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
IESE Business School (Spain)HEC Paris (France)London Business School (UK)HKUST Business School (Hong Kong)SDA Bocconi (Italy)
Program Highlights
  • -Case Method Learning
  • -Global Opportunities
  • -Strong Alumni Network
ROI
total cost$164,600
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 5, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 5, 2025 (-454 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 5, 2025 (-424 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 5, 2025 (-424 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 5, 2025 (-393 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 5, 2025 (-362 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)