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Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Illinois Institute of Technology, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Illinois Institute of Technology sits in Chicago proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 13% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $120,953 four years out. 30% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,833 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1410 — above the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Illinois Institute of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Illinois Institute of Technology received 8,912 applications and admitted 4,939 (55.4%), with 534 enrolling.
Illinois Institute of Technology is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1180–1410 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Illinois Institute of Technology's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Illinois Institute of Technology compares
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 54.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,386 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $82,592 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Illinois Institute of Technology: $82,592 median at year ten, versus $58,572 across Illinois institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $52,386 regardless of where you're from. At Illinois Institute of Technology, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,833 undergrads, Illinois Institute of Technology is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
75.2% of Illinois Institute of Technology students finish a bachelor's within six years — 20.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $52,386 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Illinois Institute of Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,953 |
| Computer Engineering | $114,930 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $110,956 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,743 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $97,153 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,378 |
| Civil Engineering | $87,884 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,789 |
| Chemical Engineering | $84,876 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $84,305 |
| Architecture | $68,358 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,960 |
Median earnings for these 12 Illinois Institute of Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $82,592 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Illinois Institute of Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1410 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 54.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
55.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,939 admitted from 8,912 applicants.
How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost?
At Illinois Institute of Technology, published tuition is $52,386 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Illinois Institute of Technology's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Illinois Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $82,592 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Illinois Wesleyan University — 39.3% admitted
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — 42.4% admitted
- Hebrew Theological College — 57.1% admitted
- Judson University — 47.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.