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University of VirginiaDarden School of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of Virginia

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Duration
21-month curriculum
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
October 7, 2026 (Round 1)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A full-time, residential MBA taught over 21 months in Charlottesville. The school's admissions pages describe a holistic application process with several rounds and an Early Action option.

Intakes
August Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
21-month curriculum Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Charlottesville — Charlottesville, Virginia, USA100 Darden Boulevard Charlottesville, VA 22903 USA

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
In-state — Virginia domicileUSD 83,000
Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)2026-2027
Out-of-state — Non-Virginia domicileUSD 88,000
Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)2026-2027
International — International studentsUSD 88,240
Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)2026-2027

Other published fees

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Not verified
References
Required1 referenceSource: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
Not verifiedBy invitation only in most rounds; Early Action offers limited open interview slotsSource: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
Not verified

Admission tests

Other test
Waiver availableStandardized test scores or an approved waiver; waivers decided case by caseSource: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
August 2027Early ActionSeptember 9, 2026Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed
August 2027Round 1October 7, 2026Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
August 2027Round 2January 7, 2027Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
August 2027Round 3 - MarchMarch 1, 2027Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
August 2027Round 3 - AprilApril 1, 2027Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
August 2027Round 3 - MayMay 1, 2027Source: darden.virginia.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.

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