UVA Darden School of Business Programs: Full-time MBA, Future Year Scholars, Executive MBA
Darden Full-Time MBA, Future Year Scholars Program and Executive MBA compared by duration, format, tuition and class size.
Programs overview
This page covers two Darden MBA programs and the Future Year Scholars Program. The Full-Time MBA is a 21-month residential program in Charlottesville; the Class of 2027 has 361 students. 2026-27 tuition and fees are $83,000-$88,240 depending on residency. The Executive MBA is a 21-month cohort program based at UVA Darden DC Metro in Arlington, Virginia. It starts in August, meets in monthly weekend residencies with distance learning, and does not require a standardized test. The Future Year Scholars Program is Darden's early-career route: final-year bachelor's students and full-time master's students without full-time work experience apply, then work two to five years before enrolling. 2027 deadlines are April 21 and July 14; there is no application fee, and admits pay a $500 deposit each year. Darden admitted 112 scholars in 2025.
Program comparison
| Program | Type | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time MBA | Full-time MBA | 21 months | Full-time, residential in Charlottesville | $83,000-$88,240/year (2026-27) | 361 (Class of 2027) |
| Future Year Scholars Program | Early-career | MBA after 2 to 5 years of work | Admission in the final year of study | No application fee; $500 annual deposit credited to tuition | 112 admitted (2025) |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 21 months | Monthly weekend residencies plus distance learning | See program page | See program page |
Program details
- Full-Time MBA: 21 months, starting in August. The first-year core curriculum is taught by the case method in sections and learning teams of five to six students; the second year is electives. Standardized test or approved waiver required.
- Future Year Scholars Program: for students graduating between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027. Round 1 deadline April 21, 2027 (decision June 16); Round 2 deadline July 14, 2027 (decision August 11). GMAT, GRE, EA, MCAT, LSAT, SAT or ACT accepted. 2025 admits: 112 students from 51 undergraduate institutions, median GPA 3.78.
- Executive MBA: 21 months, starting in August and ending in May. Ten two-month quarters, each with two weekend residencies plus distance learning, and two weeklong leadership residencies in Charlottesville. The first 12 months are the same core curriculum as the Full-Time MBA. A test score is not required.