Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1940Large citySEVP certified

About

The Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech or IIT) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Tracing its history to 1890, the present name was adopted upon the merger of the Armour Institute and Lewis Institute in 1940. The university has programs in architecture, business, communications, design, engineering, industrial technology, information technology, law, psychology, and science. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university's historic roots are in several 19th-century engineering and professional education institutions in the United States.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$53,398
Estimated total for international students: US$69,234

Net price calculatoriit.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,833
Graduate students: 5,699
International undergraduates: 13%
Students per teacher: 14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 55%
SAT: Reading and writing 590–720 · Maths 590–720
ACT: 26–32

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 71%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$90,804

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (138)

Bachelor's degrees47 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceEconomicsEconomics and Computer ScienceElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsFood Science and TechnologyInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial Sciences, GeneralSociologyStatistics

Master's degrees59 subjects

Applied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsHuman Computer InteractionHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsOperations ResearchPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial Sciences, GeneralSustainability StudiesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees28 subjects

Applied MathematicsArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDesign and Applied ArtsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFood Science and TechnologyLawLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPsychology, GeneralResearch and Experimental PsychologyStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Law

Graduate certificates3 subjects

ChemistryEngineering, OtherPublic Administration

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.