Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Created by the merger of Lewis Institute and Armour Institute, The Illinois Institute of Technology is a scientific and technical research institution in Chicago. IIT hosts eight colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 40 fields of study focused on engineering, business, the sciences, and applied technology. To promote on-campus sustainability, IIT is home to the nation’s first functional microgrid which curbs greenhouse gas emissions and eliminates costly electronic outages. For architecture enthusiasts, the IIT campus features a main campus designed by famed architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Acceptance Rate:
61%
Average Net Price:
$28,161
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1312

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$28,161
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$50,917
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$50,917
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,528
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,714
$30k - $48k
$17,993
$48k - $75k
$21,391
$75k - $110k
$24,838
$110k+
$28,011
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
82%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$40,243
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,402
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,045

 

Students receiving state aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5425
Students receiving federal aid
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,402
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$48,418
$30k - $48k
$47,149
$48k - $75k
$45,788
$75k - $110k
$43,457
$110k+
$36,890
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$77,745,832
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$28,961,767

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,227
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,402
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
42%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,362
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,397

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
61%
Acceptance Rate
7243
Students Applied
58%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
131
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 15
OtherJanuary 1
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
15%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1312
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
610
75th
730
Reading
25th
610
75th
680
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
73%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
8%
3.00 - 3.24
2%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
39
Top 25%
77
Top 50%
97

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-448-2329
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,943
Total Number of Undergrads
3,125
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
42%
20-39 Students
40%
40-99 Students
14%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
96

Faculty Overview

0
100
82%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
68%
32%
Residency
In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
84
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
16%
Hispanic
20%
White
34%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
169
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
41%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Scarlet Hawks
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
120
Total Female Athletes
75
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Illinois Institute of Technology Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$78,000
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Illinois Institute of Technology
Nokia
Motorola Mobility
Motorola Solutions
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Business Development
Information Technology
Education
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,402
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students that attend IIT go to study and become future leaders, not to fool around or party. I am currently learning so much from the architecture program. The professors are practicing architects and although I just ended my first semester, I feel like my work is improving a lot! In addition, there's people from all around the world and a lot of student organizations!
Christian from Elgin, IL
IIT is the place to expand your mind literally. The classes are intense, but if you can keep up with the coursework, totally worth it. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions! The professors are readily available, always willing to help, and they enjoy talking to students. You really do get the most for your money and time here, but be prepared to spend a lot of time.
Gwendolyn from Westmoreland, NH
I am currently a third year business student here a IIT and I love my coursework. It really provides me with a lot of hands on experience rather than sitting in a huge class just listening to a lecture. In several job interviews I have talked about projects I have worked on in class and have impressed my employers by doing so.
Daniel from Chicago, IL
the illinois institute of technology is a small, close-knit, diverse community of ambitious students from around the world, coming together to enhance society and further develop innovation in the stem field. through specialized classes and hands on experience, the university emphasizes the importance of critical, innovative, and collaborative thinking, as well as problem solving and real life application. just ten minutes south of downtown chicago, the illinois tech brings many opportunities for those looking to innovate the world of technology and develop their knowledge and passion for stem.
jennifer from prairie village, ks
As a student at IIT, you will be pushed to excellence. You will be given a wealth of information and expected to be able to understand and explain with great detail that knowledge. Due to this, you will learn more than you thought possible. Because of this, you will advance beyond your peers.
Jenelle from Chicago, IL
The work load at Illinois Institute of Technology is designed to help students learn and how to use what they learn in the real world. Each and every professor here at IIT are very helpful, the one thing they tell you when you on your first day of class is: IF YOU NEED HELP ASK, YOU'RE IN COLLEGE NOW, NO ONE IS GOING TO DO STUFF FOR YOU ANYMORE, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BECOME WHO YOU ARE AND LEARN HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE!
Shatoria from Chicago, IL
You got to learn a lot of things if you want to keep up with what your professor is talking about. If you don't understand what they're talking about in lecture, all the professors will always welcome you during their office hours to help you out.
Gary from Fort Worth, TX
The Illinois Institute of Technology is a one-of-a-kind school with its fairly small student:teacher ratio and its challenging academic programs. Its location is ideal as it is not in downtown Chicago but just a few minutes from it. Studying at IIT is a good way to challenge yourself for a higher education at a world-class city.
Gabriel from Joliet, IL
I am in some pretty challenging classes, but for the most part, I really am enjoying it. Even the class that I don't like, I look back on my semester and see that I really have learned a lot. In my Intro to the Profession class, we have learned so much about the field of engineering and have done two labs (electrocardiogram and electromyogram: the real deal!) and 3 research papers. Even though the research papers are a pain to write, the topics are really interesting to research. I am also learning about the design process through this class. We have a design project to come up with a product that will help a paraplegic in either the bathroom or the kitchen and the whole process has been really great. Design is not one of those things that is intelligence based. It is a process.
Nicole from Grandville, MI
The professors here are really helpful if you ever need help understanding anything from class lectures or homework. They LOVE it when a student shows up to their office hours!
Shalitha from Washington, DC