Illinois Institute of Technology

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Chicago, IL
5.0 1 review

#7 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,834

Location Chicago, Illinois
Website iit.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#236

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) occupies a historic campus in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, approximately 3 miles south of downtown Chicago. The main campus, designated as a National Historic Landmark, features notable Modernist architecture designed by Mies van der Rohe and includes his signature steel-and-glass buildings. Founded in 1890 as Armour Institute of Technology, the institution merged with Lewis Institute in 1940 to form the present-day university. Illinois Tech maintains a strong focus on engineering, architecture, science, and technology programs, while also offering degrees in business, law, and design. The university operates as a private technological research institution, attracting students interested in its specialized STEM programs, particularly in computer science, engineering, and architecture. Students primarily reside in campus housing within the urban setting, with direct access to Chicago's public transportation system.

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Ratings

IIT is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Illinois Institute of Technology within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1440
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/32
GPA 3.84

Acceptance Rate

54.9%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 7.7%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,386

Costs for Illinois Institute of Technology
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$52,386
Books and Supplies		$1,240
Other Fees		$1,750
Room and Board		$17,356
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,700
Total One Year Cost		$77,432

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$79,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Illinois Institute of Technology are Engineering, Architecture, and Computer and Information Sciences. 50% of students major in Engineering, 20% in Architecture, and 8% in Computer and Information Sciences.