IIT Description

Illinois Institute of Technology is an internationally recognized university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the sciences and other disciplines.

IIT grants bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to its thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. Programs are primarily focused on engineering and technology and include Biomedical, Chemical, Electrical and Aerospace Engineering. IIT also grants degrees in the social and technological sciences as well as law, business, math and architectural degrees.

In addition to degrees, IIT has certificate programs for established professionals needing to acquire advanced skills. Certifications are granted in all programs and include such specialized areas as Analytical Spectroscopy, Radiological Physics, Hazardous Waste Engineering and Advanced Electronics.

IIT also has distance learning options, offering online courses as well as a number of graduate degrees through online study. IIT’s Career Management Center provides referrals for employment as well as career counseling, workshops, career fairs and internship opportunities.

Other student services include personal counseling, health services, international student services and financial aid.

Students at IIT have the option to live in on-campus residential housing facilities, which are well-maintained and complete with modern amenities.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Nickname

IIT

Website

www.iit.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$29,364

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,364

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

7,503

IIT Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,639
Freshman Class
459
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,503

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
35%
Graduate
65%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
53%
Out-of-State
47%

Gender of Students

Women
28%
Men
72%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
12%
Caucasian
55%
Latino
6%
Other
22%

Students State Origin

Illinois
53%
California
3%
Indiana
2%
Michigan
2%
Ohio
2%
Other
38%

International Students

International
37%
Domestic
63%