The business school of Duke University is the Fuqua School of Business, located in Durham, North Carolina. Strong healthcare education and an emphasis on teamwork among its MBA students are two things that make Fuqua stand out. Fuqua offers students several ways to complete the MBA in addition to other postgraduate business programs: the full-time MBA, the Accelerated Daytime MBA, the Global Executive MBA, and the Weekend Executive MBA.
| Duke Fuqua | 2022 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Received | 3,539 | 3,036 |
| Admits | 727 | 695 |
| Class Size | 399 | 395 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20.5% | 22.9% |
Fast Facts: Fuqua MBA
| Acceptance Rate | 21% |
| GPA Minimum | 3.10 |
| GPA Maximum | 3.90 |
| Avg. Years Work Experience | 6.0 years |
Source: Duke Fuqua, Class of 2024 data
Undergraduate Majors Represented in Fuqua’s MBA Program
The top undergraduate majors represented in Fuqua%E2%80%99s MBA program are Engineering/Natural Sciences: (33%), Business
Top Undergraduate Universities from Fuqua’s MBA Class
The following undergraduate institutions are most heavily represented in the Fuqua MBA class profile:
- Duke University
- University of Virginia
- North Carolina State University
- Vanderbilt University
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- United States Military Academy at West Point
- Boston College
- The Johns Hopkins University
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
- Dartmouth College
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If your undergraduate institution is listed, it means that Fuqua has previously accepted a large number of applicants with your educational background. Additionally, it demonstrates that potential applicants who attended these institutions thought about applying to Fuqua, which is one sign that the business school has found these students to be successful.
Fuqua%E2%80%99s top pre-MBA industries are consulting (14%), financial services (18%), technology (11%), health (9%), and government (8%)
You can determine whether Fuqua is a good fit for your profile by looking at the pre-MBA industries. There may not be many students enrolled from your industry simply because many candidates didn’t apply to the program in the first place, so don’t be concerned if you don’t see your industry on the list. The information we’ve provided below about pre-MBA employers is the same.
Top Pre-MBA Employers Represented at Fuqua
The Fuqua MBA class is most heavily represented by the following pre-MBA firms:
- Deloitte
- US Army
- EY
- PwC
- Accenture
- Wells Fargo
- KPMG
- Credit Suisse
- Goldman Sachs
- IBM
What does Fuqua value?
Fuqua wants to know what YOU intend to do to improve the community there. Fuqua recruits students from around the world who share its values and looks for the kind of person who thrives on difference and has the ability to bring out the best in others.
Visit our Duke Fuqua overview page if you’re interested in learning more about Fuqua.
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FAQ
Is Fuqua Early Action binding?
By December 2022, you must submit a non-refundable tuition deposit, official transcript(s), and official test score(s) if you are admitted in Early Action. If accepted, you agree in writing to attend Fuqua if accepted.
What is Fuqua Early Action?
You should apply during Early Action if you’re prepared to commit to Fuqua. If accepted, you enter into a legally binding agreement to attend Fuqua and must withdraw any other school applications you have already submitted. Looking for a merit-based scholarship?.
Is Fuqua a target school?
All of the major banks and an increasing number of boutiques have Fuqua as a target school.
What does Fuqua look for in applicants?
If you’re thinking about applying to Fuqua, you should know that in addition to test results and GPA, Fuqua also considers applicants’ “Decency Quotient.” They want you to be a real team player who can encourage excellence in others as well as in themselves.