University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
About Gies College of Business
Gies College of Business is the graduate business school of University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, in Champaign, Illinois. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 100. 38% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 680; average GPA is 3.35. Median starting salary is $132,000, 90% employed. Printed annual tuition is $29,000. Known for Finance, Accounting, Technology Management. Best for Finance, Technology, Accounting.
How University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Gies 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 680 average GMAT and a 3.35 GPA set the published bar ; 38% 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
90% employed · median starting salary$132,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Champaign
Gies College of Business is in Champaign, 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.
Gies College of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Gies College of Business located?
Gies College of Business is in Champaign, Illinois.
Is the Gies College of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Gies College of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Gies College of Business?
The published average GMAT is 680.
What is the average GPA at Gies College of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.35.
What is the Gies College of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Gies College of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 38%.
What is the median starting salary for Gies College of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $132,000.
What is the employment rate after the Gies College of Business MBA?
90% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Gies College of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $29,000.
How long is the Gies College of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Gies College of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 100 students.
What is Gies College of Business known for?
Gies College of Business is known for Finance, Accounting, Technology Management.
Who is the Gies College of Business MBA best for?
Best for Finance, Technology, Accounting.
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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