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
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:
| $16,528 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$40,243
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,402
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,045
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5425
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,402
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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
7243
Students Applied
58%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
131
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply 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 Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | |
| Other | January 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1312
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
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: 21:1Non 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
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
96
Faculty Overview
0
100
82%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
84
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
169
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
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