University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Duration: 21 months
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: January 6, 2027 (Round 2)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A STEM-designated, full-time, in-person MBA on the Chapel Hill campus. The curriculum is flexible about when specific core courses are taken, and students can choose concentrations and take part in hands-on learning such as student-managed funds and case competitions.

Intakes: August Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 21 months Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Specializations: Business Analytics & Management Science · Capital Markets & Investments · Consulting · Corporate Finance · Energy · Entrepreneurship · Family Enterprise Focus · Healthcare · Managing People and Organizations · Marketing · Operations Management · Real Estate · Sustainable Enterprise · Technology Innovation and Product Management

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
In-state — North Carolina residents	USD 55,470 Includes: tuition and mandatory fees. Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2026-2027
Out-of-state — Non-North Carolina residents	USD 74,192 Includes: tuition and mandatory fees. Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	(fee basis not stated by the school)	2026-2027

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Not verified
Work experience: Class average 5 years (class profile, not a requirement)Students typically enter with an average of five years of work experienceSource: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy: A GMAT/GRE waiver deadline is listed for each roundSource: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredEssay 1 and Essay 2 required, 250 words maximum eachSource: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: Required1 referenceSource: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT Focus Edition: Not verifiedClass average: 652 (scale 205–805)Class of 2027 average; middle 80% 605-715Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: Not verifiedClass average: 319 (scale 260–340)Class of 2027 average; middle 80% 304-332Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
2026-2027 application cycle	Round 1	September 30, 2026Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Passed
2026-2027 application cycle	Round 2	January 6, 2027Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
2026-2027 application cycle	Round 3	March 3, 2027Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
2026-2027 application cycle	Round 4	April 21, 2027Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Merit-Based Fellowships
Benefit
Nearly 50% of students receive fellowships, some fully covering tuition and fees
Basis
Merit-based
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: kenan-flagler.unc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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