Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Tech
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,592 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,353.
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Varsity Sports — Scarlet Hawks
History & Fun Facts
- •" The Main Building at the Armour Institute of Technology in 1898.
- •(1832–1901) gave $1 million to found the Armour Institute—and Armour, his wife, Malvina Belle Ogden Armour (1842–1927) and their son J.
- •(Jonathan) Ogden Armour (1863–1927) continued to support the university in its early years.
- •When Armour Institute opened in 1893, it offered professional courses in engineering, chemistry, architecture and library science.
- •Illinois Tech was created in 1940 by the merger of Armour Institute and Lewis Institute.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1296
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,687
Programs (126)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
87%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium
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