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Illinois Institute of Technology

Private

Chicago, IL

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Located in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute of Technology is a private small school with roughly 2,833 undergraduates. Illinois Institute of Technology is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate near 55%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $120,953/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate55%
SAT range1180–1440
ACT range26–32
Undergrads2,833
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,164
4-year grad rate74%
Median earnings, 10yr out$82,592

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Illinois Institute of Technology weighs your application

From Illinois Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans29%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$68,358/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,960/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$120,953/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$97,153/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$114,930/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$110,956/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$98,743/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$88,378/yr
Civil Engineering$87,884/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,789/yr
Chemical Engineering$84,876/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields$84,305/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,722
Typical room charge$6,979
Typical board charge$7,564

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Illinois Institute of Technology look for in applicants?

Per Illinois Institute of Technology's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA, rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL admits approximately 55% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Illinois Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology typically score between 1180–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Illinois Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology typically score between 26–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost?

Illinois Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,164 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Illinois Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?

No -- Illinois Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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