See how Kenan-Flagler compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
UNC Kenan-Flagler offers outstanding value as a public MBA program. Known for its collaborative culture and strong placements in consulting and finance, the school also excels in real estate and sustainable enterprise education.
With a class size of 316 students, Kenan-Flagler offers a mid-sized cohort balancing personal attention with network breadth. The program's 31.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $162,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 749% after accounting for two years of tuition at $47,692 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Kenan-Flagler.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: UNC Kenan-Flagler Employment Report 2024 (2024).
How Kenan-Flagler ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21 | #40 | #20 | #36 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Kenan-Flagler's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #21▼ 1 |
| 2025 | #20— |
| 2024 | #20— |
| 2023 | #20— |
| 2022 | #20— |
| 2021 | #20— |
| 2020 | #20— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #40▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #42▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #41▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #43▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #44▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #42— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #20▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #19— |
| 2020 | #19— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #36▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #37▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #38▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #39▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #40▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #41— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.
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