Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL · Private
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Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 54.9% of applicants university-wide (6,710 of 12,216).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 54.9% | 6,710 | 12,216 |
| In-state2023-2024 | 60.7% | 2,233 | 3,676 |
| Out-of-state2023-2024 | 61.6% | 1,430 | 2,321 |
| International applicants2023-2024 | 43.6% | 1,188 | 2,726 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 68.1% | 47 | 69 |
| Men | 53.8% | 3,872 | 7,202 |
| Women | 58.9% | 2,644 | 4,488 |
In-state, out-of-state and international are from the 2023-2024 Common Data Set — the newer file doesn't break out residency.
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 68.1%, vs 54.9% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,710 admitted students, 519 enrolled (7.7% yield).
Illinois Institute of Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1190–1400
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Illinois Institute of Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $70,982/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $52,386 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,596 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $70,982/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,964 |
| $30k–48k | $13,415 |
| $48k–75k | $17,217 |
| $75k–110k | $21,858 |
| Over $110k | $29,950 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Mies Campus Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Vanguard Scholarship — $10,000 - $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Camras Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Heald Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Illinois Tech Institutional Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Illinois Tech Promise — Covers remaining tuition and fees after other grants/scholarships for eligible families (Need Based)
- Leadership Academy Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Excellence Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (International Aid)
- Mies Campus Scholarship — Up to $30,000 per year (Merit)
- Vanguard Scholarship — $10,000 - $25,000 per year (Merit)
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — Covers 50% of tuition (International Aid)
- Camras Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Heald Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Illinois Tech Institutional Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Leadership Academy Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Illinois Institute of Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Professional Statement
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Professional Statement
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Illinois Institute of Technology · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts).
Draft these in the free Essay Coach
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $82,592
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 87%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Illinois Institute of Technology · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #117
- WSJ: #118
- Forbes: #171
- Niche: #282
- QS: #591
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Illinois Institute of Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (43%), Computer & information sciences (24%), Physical sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 48% of class sections have under 20 students.
Illinois Institute of Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.