Illinois Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 2,833 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, costs an average of $22,443 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Illinois Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admissions
Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1180 to 1440
4001600
ACT composite
26 to 32
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 720, math 590 to 720). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Illinois Institute of Technology application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early decision
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Early action
Nov 15, 2026
Regular decision
Feb 1, 2027
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Illinois Institute of Technology’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Illinois Institute of Technology tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees (2025-26)
$53,398
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$18,130
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$69,234
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$22,443
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,443 a year after grants and scholarships, $46,791 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Illinois Institute of Technology graduation rate, earnings and debt
71%finished within 6 years86%came back for year two38%get a Pell Grant
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $90,804 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $22,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Illinois Institute of Technology$90,804
Illinois median, private nonprofit 4-year$64,180
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582
Debt compared
Illinois Institute of Technology$22,000
Illinois median$22,125
U.S. median$23,250
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Illinois Institute of Technology majors and what graduates earn
Illinois Institute of Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 32 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($120,953).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Illinois Institute of Technology
72 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?
Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $53,398. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,443 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 590 to 720 in reading and writing and 590 to 720 in math, and 26 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Illinois Institute of Technology test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Illinois Institute of Technology reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Illinois Institute of Technology graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $90,804 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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