North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
About Poole College of Management
Poole College of Management is the graduate business school of North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The published full-time MBA runs 21 months, with a class of about 47. 48% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 609; average GPA is 3.39. Median starting salary is $101,000, 88% employed. Printed annual tuition is $27,866. Known for Technology Management, Innovation, Business Analytics, STEM-Designated. Best for Tech Management, Analytics, Research Triangle Careers.
How North Carolina State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Poole College of Management at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 609 average GMAT and a 3.39 GPA set the published bar ; 48% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
88% employed · median starting salary$101,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Raleigh
Poole College of Management is in Raleigh, North Carolina. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Poole College of Management FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Poole College of Management located?
Poole College of Management is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Is the Poole College of Management MBA accredited?
Yes. Poole College of Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Poole College of Management?
The published average GMAT is 609.
What is the average GPA at Poole College of Management?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.39.
What is the Poole College of Management MBA acceptance rate?
Poole College of Management publishes an acceptance rate of 48%.
What is the median starting salary for Poole College of Management MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $101,000.
What is the employment rate after the Poole College of Management MBA?
88% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Poole College of Management MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $27,866.
How long is the Poole College of Management MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 21 months.
How large is the Poole College of Management MBA class?
The published class size is about 47 students.
What is Poole College of Management known for?
Poole College of Management is known for Technology Management, Innovation, Business Analytics, STEM-Designated.
Who is the Poole College of Management MBA best for?
Best for Tech Management, Analytics, Research Triangle Careers.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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