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 |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Number of male graduate students | 3,387 |
| Number of female graduate students | 2,303 |
| Total number of graduate students | 5,690 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 5,454 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,341 |
| Total enrollment | 8,795 |
| 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% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| 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 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Racial/ethnic group | 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Air Force 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Paige Wolfe |
| Grad admissions contact title | Assistant Director of Graduate Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 312-567-3025 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 800-448-2329 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 2,245 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 1,579 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 3,832 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 1,142 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 724 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 1,867 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 3,387 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 2,303 |
| Total number of graduate students | 5,699 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 2,067 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,038 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 3,105 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 5,454 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 3,341 |
| Total enrollment | 8,834 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $33,637 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $33,637 |
| Fees | $1,585 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |