Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois

Research-focused engineering and technology institute in Chicago with strong doctoral and research programs.

College statistics

Address:
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL
60616
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.iit.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering

Illinois Institute of Technology is a research university in Chicago specializing in engineering, science, and technology. The institution maintains a Research 2 profile with high spending and doctoral production, and its Carnegie Classification reflects its special focus on these disciplines. IIT serves as a specialized institution where engineering is the primary undergraduate major and research activity is central to the academic mission.

Total enrollment stands at 8,563 students. Tuition is $50,636 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $68,342 when room and board are included. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The acceptance rate is 55.4%, indicating moderate selectivity. Students admitted typically show strong performance in quantitative areas, with the 75th percentile SAT Math score at 720 and ACT Composite score at 31.

IIT suits students committed to engineering and technology fields who want a specialized curriculum with research opportunities embedded in their education. For more information about programs, admissions, and campus life, visit https://www.iit.edu/.