Illinois Institute of Technology
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago, IL 60616
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https://www.iit.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 312-567-3000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1890 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 120 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 334 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 194 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 528 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 5 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 6 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 339 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 195 |
| Total number of freshmen | 534 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,757 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 905 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,662 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 453 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 201 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 654 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,210 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,106 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,316 |
| Number of male graduate students | 1,830 |
| Number of female graduate students | 1,292 |
| Total number of graduate students | 3,122 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 4,040 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,398 |
| Total enrollment | 6,438 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 33% |
| 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 | 27% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 12% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 8% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $50,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,636 |
| Fees | $1,750 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $17,356 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,725 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Elizabeth Wahlstrom Helgren |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| 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 | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $51,229 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 87% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,270 |
| Scholarship or grant | $47,812 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $48,214 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 82% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,347 |
| Scholarship or grant | $43,609 |
| * "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 | 456 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 414 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,922 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,759 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 53% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $30,454 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | 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 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Toni Riley |
| Admissions contact title | Associate Vice President UA/PP |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-448-2329 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 5,867 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3,155 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 339 |
| Number of female applicants | 3,045 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,784 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 195 |
| Total number of applicants | 8,912 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 4,939 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 534 |
| 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 | 69 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 47 |
| 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 |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 5% |
| 500 - 599 | 26% |
| 600 - 699 | 45% |
| 700 - 800 | 22% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 3% |
| 500 - 599 | 18% |
| 600 - 699 | 41% |
| 700 - 800 | 37% |
| ACT score | |
| 18 - 23 | 14% |
| 24 - 29 | 38% |
| 30 - 36 | 48% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 4.2 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 97% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 77% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 39% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 87% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 35% |
| Between four and five years | 31% |
| Between five and six years | 5% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 660 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 126 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Business | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Other | Applied math; architecture/construction engineering and management; biology; computer science/ applied math, data science, intellectual property management and marketing; physics/health physics |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | VanderCook College of Music |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1036) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Paul V. Galvin Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 169 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government Association, Indian Student Association, Robotics, Association for Computing Machinery, Vedic Vision Society |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 41% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 70% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| Housing availability for first year students | Priority for housing |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | June 1 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 68% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 12% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Mock interviews, company info sessions, communication workshops, career planning, social media |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Rishab Malhotra |
| Grad admissions contact title | Assistant Vice President, Grad Adm |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-448-2329 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 1,259 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 1,001 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 2,260 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 571 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 291 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 862 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 1,830 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 1,292 |
| Total number of graduate students | 3,122 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 2,210 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,106 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,316 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 4,040 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 2,398 |
| Total enrollment | 6,438 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $34,101 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $34,101 |
| Fees | $1,620 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |