North Carolina State University - Their Poole School of Management offers several majors but many concentrations, allowing a student to design a program around their interests. As a Research I institution, undergraduates are encouraged to get involved in research related to the business arena.

Admit Rate: 45%.    Cost of Attendance: $45,980

Elon University - The Love School of Business boasts hands-on, real world experience.  Internships, consulting local businesses, global study opportunities and networking with visiting executives are the hallmark of the education there.  Got a great idea?  Pitch it as the next “big idea” to the angel investors network while you are there.

Admit Rate: 78%.    Cost of Attendance: $54,562

Furman University - Their one-of-a-kind program allows students to study the four main areas - Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Marketing  - in 4-hour blocks, 4 days a week.  It’s the equivalent of an MBA as an undergraduate and they call it The Business Block.

Admit Rate: 57%.    Cost of Attendance: $70,846

The Citadel - The Baker School of Business boasts a brand-new building in 2021 where students can get global business education.  The school also offers a unique major in Supply Chain Management.  If a student wishes to stay on for their MBA, they have the opportunity to do so. 

Admit Rate: 75%.    Cost of Attendance: $59.290

Christopher Newport University - Their Luter School of Business ranks in the top 4 in Virginia and top 45 in the nation according to Poets & Quants, a business education news outlet.  Students receive a liberal arts-based education and must complete 15 pre-business credit hours before being admitted to the actual business program.

Admit Rate: 72%.    Cost of Attendance: $39,800

East Carolina University - ECU’s College of Business boasts 7 majors, 4 master’s programs and 8 certificate programs all at the students’ fingertips.  Their hallmark courses are in leadership through their one-of-a-kind Leadership and Professional Development Curriculum taught at the undergraduate level.

Admit Rate: 79%.  Cost of Attendance: $33,652

University of Tampa - The UT of the East Coast, Tampa’s Sykes College of Business includes an international focus. With unique majors in cybersecurity and master’s degrees in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics, students are prepared to face the ever changing business landscape.

Admit Rate: 48%.    Cost of Attendance: $44,464

University of South Carolina - In the Moore School of Business, students will gain important business experience through the  Center for Applied Analytics. This program allows students to gain real-world knowledge as an undergraduate, preparing them to get a job immediately following college.

Admit Rate: 68%.    Cost of Attendance: $47,613

University of Tennessee - Gain experience consulting on a real-world problem for a local business, learn about supply chain management from one of the top-ranked programs in the nation, or conduct research on human behavior and decision making.  No matter your focus, you can find it at UTK!

Admit Rate: 79%.    Cost of Attendance: $51,098

University of Kentucky - The Gatton College of Business and Economics offers a living-learning program, study abroad programs and honors pathways. Build your undergraduate experience based on what excites you the most. Looking to join a club or organization? They have hundreds to choose from and you are encouraged to pursue leadership roles.

Admit Rate: 95%.    Cost of Attendance: $50,910

James Madison University - JMU wants you to explore the right path first. Students do not declare a major in business until the end of their sophomore year. A hallmark of the student experience is through the Integrative Business, one semester, 4-course experience that teaches students the interrelationships of the different business areas.

Admit Rate: 77%.    Cost of Attendance: $45,454

High Point University - High Point University uses its vast connections to some of the most successful business professionals in the world to the students advantage. With resident entrepreneurs for consultation and a focus on career exploration, students will be connected on many levels. The Phillips School of Business believes that soft skills are just as important as the knowledge being taught in the classrooms.

Admit Rate:  75%.    Cost of Attendance: $57,158

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It’s always important to keep an open mind when it comes to colleges. Name brand does not always mean the best business program. Instead, we encourage you to dig in to programs, see what classes they offer and check out what makes them unique to help decide if it is a place you can thrive!