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Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Tech

Chicago, Illinois 60616

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,592 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,353.

Established
1890
Motto
Transforming Lives. Inventing the Future.
Mascot
Talon the Hawk
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
55%Acceptance
1296SAT Avg
2,812Students
17:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$82,592Earnings 10yr
$19,353Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Illinois Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1296

Reading & WritingMid: 640
570690
MathMid: 680
610720

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1296

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,763
Room & Board$16,528
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$67,720
Average Net Price$19,353
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,222
$30–48K$15,488
$48–75K$16,566
$75–110K$22,765
$110K+$31,456

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,353

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,687

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (126)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,812
Gender Split
33% / 67%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Black 5%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 17%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.4%
Freshman Retention86.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$70,803
8 Years$77,282
10 Years$82,592

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$69,500
Men
$81,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#98
Forbes
#154
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#120

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scarlet Hawks

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
3 mi(5 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
85 mi(147 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
162 mi(281 min)

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