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Overview |
IIT | |||
| Location | Chicago, IL | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | iit.edu | |||
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Costs |
IIT | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 8,912 | |||
| Admitted | 4,939 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IIT | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
IIT | |||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | |||
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| % Men | 37% | |||
| % Women | 24% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 33% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 16% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 26% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
IIT | |||
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| % In-State | 60% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | |||
Campus |
IIT | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/