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Illinois Institute of Technology

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,722
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 66%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Tech is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Illinois Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Illinois Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,490

Cost of attendance at Illinois Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,490

Cost of attendance at Illinois Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Illinois Institute of Technology received on average $40,370 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$40,370
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 164 32% $5,033 $825,480
Other Federal Grant 204 40% $6,323 $1,289,848
State Grant/Scholarships 170 33% $4,925 $837,312
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 512 100% $36,215 $18,542,316
Total Grant & Scholarships 512 100% $40,370 $20,669,476

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Illinois Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Illinois Institute of Technology students is 71.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.4%.

71.4%

  • asian 77.5% 55 students
  • African American 56.5% 13 students
  • white 75.0% 120 students
  • unknown 66.7% 8 students
  • hispanic 53.6% 45 students
  • International Students 77.9% 74 students
  • Mixed Race 80.7% 25 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Illinois Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Illinois Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)