Duke's Fuqua School of Business runs a highly regarded MBA known for its collaborative "Team Fuqua" culture and strong healthcare, consulting, and technology recruiting. GMAT and GRE are both accepted.
Fuqua MBA — GMAT Benchmarks
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Median GMAT (overall class) | ~700 – 710 |
| Middle 80% range | 650 – 760 |
| Competitive GMAT for Indian applicants | 720 – 760 |
GMAT vs. GRE at Fuqua
Fuqua accepts both equally, with a meaningful share of admitted students submitting GRE in recent cycles. Fuqua's team-based admissions evaluation weighs collaborative fit and leadership potential heavily alongside the test score — a strong GMAT alone does not guarantee admission without evidence of "Team Fuqua" values in essays and recommendations.
Fuqua's Distinctive Culture Factor
Fuqua is known for placing unusually high explicit weight on collaboration and community contribution in its admissions process — candidates should expect the test score to open the door, with essays and recommendations doing much of the work to demonstrate fit.
GMAT Is Separate From English Proficiency
A GMAT score does not satisfy Fuqua's English language requirement. International applicants still need TOEFL or IELTS:
| Requirement | Duke Policy |
|---|---|
| GMAT | 700–710 median; 720–760 competitive for Indian applicants |
| TOEFL | Required — see our Duke TOEFL Requirements guide |
| IELTS | Required — see our Duke IELTS Requirements guide |
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