B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
87/100 · earnings-weighted

Illinois Institute of Technology

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Chicago, Illinois 60616
Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology campus, Chicago, IL. Photo: Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
25/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C+
57/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,563
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
55%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Illinois Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$82,592
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$70,803
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
75.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,311
Average SAT
29
Median ACT
30%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 94th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Illinois Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$86,005$120,953+13%#76 of 349#73$23,750
Computer Engineering$81,252$114,930+5%#55 of 189#71$26,000
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$63,169$110,956+13%#7 of 59#9$27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$69,966$98,743-2%#128 of 258#168$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences$61,313$97,153+5%#134 of 459#167$21,491
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$48,572$88,378-5%#87 of 118#88$27,000
Civil Engineering$71,760$87,884+2%#78 of 233#123$24,000
Mechanical Engineering$65,386$87,789-5%#244 of 318#251$25,000
Chemical Engineering$64,526$84,876-14%#154 of 158#147$25,375
Engineering-Related Fields$72,164$84,305-6%#25 of 33#28—
Architecture$47,542$68,358+2%#35 of 78#44$31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,992$57,960-15%#867 of 1176#952$24,557
Architectural Sciences and Technology$37,948————$31,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $346,649
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,858/mo — vs ~$994/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where Illinois Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Computer Engineering, Other
of 5 schools
#9
Mathematics and Computer Science
of 15 schools
#10
Artificial Intelligence
of 20 schools
#11
Human Computer Interaction
of 23 schools
#11
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
of 13 schools
#16
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools
#19
Food Science
of 25 schools
#27
Information Technology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $49,607 $49,607
Room $8,950
Board $7,578
Total Cost (On-Campus) $72,991 $72,991

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

8,563
Total Students
37%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Hispanic 11%
Black 4%
Asian 8%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 51%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?
Illinois Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 55%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Illinois Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Illinois Institute of Technology is $49,607 for in-state students and $49,607 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Illinois Institute of Technology is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Illinois Institute of Technology a good school?
Illinois Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Illinois Institute of Technology?
Illinois Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 8,563 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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C+
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C+
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C+
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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology