Illinois Institute of Technology

10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616

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https://www.iit.edu/
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Main telephone 312-567-3000
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1890
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Campus size 120 acres
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 335
Number of full time, freshmen women 178
Total number of full time freshmen 516
Number of part time, freshmen men 2
Number of part time, freshmen women 1
Total number of part time freshmen 3
Total number of freshmen men 337
Total number of freshmen women 179
Total number of freshmen 519
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,719
Number of full time, undergraduate women 927
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,675
Number of part time, undergraduate men 348
Number of part time, undergraduate women 111
Total number of part time undergraduates 460
Total number of undergraduate males 2,067
Total number of undergraduate females 1,038
Total number of undergraduate students 3,135
Total enrollment 3,135
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 15%
Black 5%
Hispanic 27%
White 31%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 32%
Percentage of students from outside the US 12%
Percentage of students 25 or older 8%
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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $51,648
Out-of-state tuition $51,648
Fees $1,750
Books and supplies $1,240
Room and board (live on campus)* $18,130
Board and transportation (live with parents) $6,700
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Elizabeth Wahlstrom Helgren
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 312-567-6917
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) October 1
School year financial aid data is from 2024-2025
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $49,285
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 80%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,279
Scholarship or grant $45,259
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $47,965
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 78%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,246
Scholarship or grant $43,295
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 453
Number of freshmen who received aid 399
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 1,979
Number of undergraduates who received aid 1,792
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 52%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $28,440
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Toni Riley
Admissions contact title Associate Vice President UA/PP
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 312-567-3025
Admissions phone (toll free) 800-448-2329
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
Number of male applicants 7,687
Number of male applicants accepted 4,039
Number of male applicants who enrolled 337
Number of female applicants 4,529
Number of female applicants accepted 2,671
Number of female applicants who enrolled 179
Total number of applicants 12,216
Total number of applicants accepted 6,710
Total number of applicants who enrolled 516
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline August 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline November 15
Notification date for early action applicants January 3
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Notification date for early decision applicants December 1
Number who applied for early decision 146
Number who were admitted via early decision 52
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Interview Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation (#) 1
Letters of recommendation Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Required for some students
Other application materials Required for some students
High school GPA Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Considered
Talent or ability Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 6%
500 - 599 22%
600 - 699 51%
700 - 800 21%
SAT math
400 - 499 5%
500 - 599 23%
600 - 699 39%
700 - 800 33%
ACT score
18 - 23 14%
24 - 29 43%
30 - 36 43%
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 94%
Percentage in top 25% 77%
Percentage in top 10% 45%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 86%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 33%
Between four and five years 35%
Between five and six years 5%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements Yes
Math or science requirement Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Double major Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
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School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Rishab Malhotra
Grad admissions contact title Assistant Vice President, Grad Adm
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-448-2329
Number of undergraduate men 2,067
Number of undergraduate women 1,038
Total number of undergraduate students 3,105
Total enrollment 3,135
Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 18 credit hours
In-state tuition* $32,500
Out-of-state tuition* $32,500
Fees $1,750
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.