Acceptance Rate
55%
Avg. SAT
1440
75th percentile
“Chicago's modernist tech hub where Mies van der Rohe's steel-and-glass campus sparks engineering and architecture innovation.”
Chicago, IL
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Illinois Institute of Technology emerged from the 1940 merger of Armour Institute, founded in 1892 to supply engineers for Chicago's industrial boom, and Lewis Institute, creating a focused STEM powerhouse amid the city's factories and stockyards. You'll find a campus of sleek, boxy buildings designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, embodying 'less is more' in Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood south of downtown. Students who thrive here geek out on circuits and blueprints, embracing an urban grind with easy subway rides to internships; those seeking leafy quads or broad liberal arts might feel out of place in this concrete jungle.
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Academics
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IIT shines in engineering, architecture, computer science, and design, where you'll dive into hands-on projects like designing sustainable structures or coding AI in small upper-level classes after navigating larger intro lectures. The College of Architecture, housed in the iconic S.R. Crown Hall, draws aspiring designers for its rigorous studios emphasizing modernism and urban planning. Research opportunities abound at undergrad level through labs tied to Chicago's tech scene, though popular majors like mechanical engineering fill quickly, requiring solid grades to switch in.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,135 undergrad • 5,699 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
22%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
Asian
8%
Other / Multi-racial
56%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Chicago, IL
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with a professional vibe—think hackathons, robotics club meets, and career fairs more than raging parties—set against Chicago's skyline visible from dorm windows. You'll live in modern State Street Village apartments if you're upperclass, fostering independence, while freshmen bond in traditional residence halls; the urban setting means off-campus adventures to Millennium Park or deep-dish spots, but watch for winter winds whipping off Lake Michigan. Social dynamics skew pragmatic and diverse in majors, with Greek life present but not dominant, and high tuition plus city living costs add up fast.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
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Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$18,886
$30K – $48K
$19,074
$48K – $75K
$19,192
$75K – $110K
$21,935
$110K+
$29,689
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
86%
4 Years Graduation Rate
51%
6 Years Graduation Rate
75%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$82,592
86% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Illinois Institute of Technology and return in the fall. 51% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 75% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
51%
4-5 years
24%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
23%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$48,659
Acceptance
55%
Undergrads
3,135
4-Year Grad Rate
51%
Endowment
$262M
Chicago, IL 60616
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