University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Public · Founded 1919
A STEM-designated public powerhouse — strong in finance, real estate and sustainability, with a 95% placement rate and the top-ranked online MBA@UNC.
About Kenan-Flagler Business School
A STEM-designated public powerhouse — strong in finance, real estate and sustainability, with a 95% placement rate and the top-ranked online MBA@UNC.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Kenan-Flagler Business School at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Who you'll study with
Ways to earn the MBA
Core MBA runs 2 years.
Full-Time MBA
STEM-designated; concentrations from finance to sustainability.
MBA@UNC
Top-ranked online MBA — the same degree
Evening & Weekend MBA
In Chapel Hill and Charlotte.
Executive MBA
For experienced leaders.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 707 average GMAT and a 3.42 GPA set the published bar ; 30% 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)
Where the class landed
95% employed within 3 months (offers) · median starting salary$160,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Chapel Hill
Kenan-Flagler Business School is in Chapel Hill, 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.
Overview
Kenan-Flagler Business School is the business school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — a flagship public program that competes with far pricier privates on outcomes while offering one of the best value equations in the top 25, especially for North Carolina residents.
The full-time MBA is STEM-designated and known for depth in finance, real estate and sustainable enterprise, with a collaborative culture that mirrors its Research Triangle neighbors. Kenan-Flagler also runs MBA@UNC, one of the most respected online MBAs in the country — the same degree and faculty, delivered remotely.
Recent classes have placed 95% of job-seekers within three months of graduation, led by financial services and consulting, with healthcare and tech close behind. With out-of-state tuition well below the private-school average — and in-state rates lower still — the ROI here is among the strongest of any nationally ranked program.
This profile pulls together Kenan-Flagler’s rankings, class profile, admissions rounds, cost, concentrations and employment outcomes.
Kenan-Flagler Business School FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Kenan-Flagler Business School located?
Kenan-Flagler Business School is in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Is the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA accredited?
Yes. Kenan-Flagler Business School is accredited by AACSB.
What is the average GMAT at Kenan-Flagler Business School?
The published average GMAT is 707.
What is the average GPA at Kenan-Flagler Business School?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.42.
What is the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA acceptance rate?
Kenan-Flagler Business School publishes an acceptance rate of 30%.
What is the median starting salary for Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $160,000.
What is the employment rate after the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA?
95% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA cost?
Two-year tuition is $148,276.
How long is the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA class?
The published class size is about 253 students.
What is Kenan-Flagler Business School known for?
Kenan-Flagler Business School is known for Healthcare, Real Estate, Consulting, Value.
Who is the Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA best for?
Best for Healthcare, Real Estate, Career Changers.
Class of 2026 class profile and recent full-time employment statistics (Kenan-Flagler / Clear Admit); U.S. News #21, Bloomberg Businessweek #28 (2025–26); tuition from UNC (2025–26, out-of-state). Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial assessment; salary figures approximate.
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