Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
About College of Business
College of Business is the graduate business school of Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, Illinois. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 40. 70% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 550; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $93,000, 83% employed. Printed annual tuition is $13,000. Known for Chicago Access, Data Analytics, Finance, Value. Best for Illinois Residents, Chicago Careers, Value Seekers.
How Northern Illinois University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
College of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 550 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 70% 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
83% employed · median starting salary$93,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in DeKalb
College of Business is in DeKalb, Illinois. 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.
College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is College of Business located?
College of Business is in DeKalb, Illinois.
Is the College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 550.
What is the average GPA at College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 70%.
What is the median starting salary for College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $93,000.
What is the employment rate after the College of Business MBA?
83% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $13,000.
How long is the College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 40 students.
What is College of Business known for?
College of Business is known for Chicago Access, Data Analytics, Finance, Value.
Who is the College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Illinois Residents, Chicago Careers, Value Seekers.
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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