Skip to main content
    Back to Programs
    Duke University

    Daytime MBA

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Durham, USMBAIn-person22 months
    STEM-OPT
    $162,000.00
    Tuition
    over 22mo
    22%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    426
    Cohort
    students
    79
    Credits
    $225.00
    App fee

    Daytime MBA at Duke University is a 79-credit, 22-month, in-person MBA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $162,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Full-time MBA program with core courses, electives in 16 concentrations, team-based learning, and experiential opportunities including global travel and consulting practicums.

    Focus: coursework
    FT #16 (2026), US News #13 (2025) | US News #13

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $160,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $25,290.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Daytime MBA at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Daytime MBA at Duke University is $162,000 across 79 required credits.
    Is Daytime MBA at Duke University online or in-person?
    Daytime MBA at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Daytime MBA at Duke University take to complete?
    Daytime MBA at Duke University is structured around 22 months and 79 credits.
    Is Daytime MBA at Duke University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Daytime MBA at Duke University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Daytime MBA at Duke University?
    Daytime MBA at Duke University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 22%.