Overview
Founded in 1915, the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was renamed the Gies College of Business in 2017 following a landmark $150 million gift from alumnus Larry Gies. The college has long been recognized for its accounting program, consistently ranked among the best in the nation, and has produced generations of leaders in finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship. It is home to influential research centers and has built a reputation for rigorous, data-driven business education rooted in a large public research university.
At a Glance
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Champaign, Illinois |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Total students | 12,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 55% |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| Average starting salary | $70,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $20,522 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,684 |
| Room & board | $13,000 |
| Average financial aid | $15,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 65% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1310-1490 |
| ACT range | 28-33 |
| Average GPA | 3.85 |
| Regular deadline | January 2 |
Top Programs
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Management Information Systems
- MBA (iMBA)
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.