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College Info
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Official website
www.darden.virginia.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Darden School of Business
The Darden School of Business is a leading graduate business school located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Established in 1955, it is part of the University of Virginia and offers a comprehensive MBA program. Darden is known for its strong emphasis on leadership, ethics, and global perspective. The school has a diverse student body and a rigorous curriculum that includes core courses, electives, and a capstone project. Darden is also renowned for its extensive alumni network and its location in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, which provides a unique learning environment.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
The Darden School of Business is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering an urban setting with a mix of intimacy and access to local amenities on a 200-acre campus.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Darden School of Business graduates have historically seen strong career outcomes, with 87% placement rate into top business fields.
Popular fields
business
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
3,000 students (1,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Charlottesville, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
With a student count of around 3000, Darden provides a tight-knit community experience within a larger university setting.
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 20%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The acceptance rate at Darden School of Business is around 20%, making it a competitive application process, with the best time to apply being from December to March for the Fall intake.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 20%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 7.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school