Illinois Institute of Technology Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$100
Acceptance Rate
61.44%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
620
SAT Scores
1,310
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,243 students have applied and 4,450 students have allowed to admit to Illinois Institute of Technology (Acceptance rate: 61.44%). IIT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.93 % where 620 students have finally enrolled out of 4,450 admitted students.
IIT acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Notre Dame and Washington University in St Louis, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 16.99%).
IIT enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 49.86%).
How to Apply to Illinois Institute of Technology
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IIT. IIT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.iit.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/undergraduate-costs-and-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.iit.edu/resources-veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.iit.edu/oii/equity-athletics |
| Disability Service | https://www.iit.edu/cdr |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IIT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology is 1,310 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Illinois Institute of Technology is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,490). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 1,310 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,490 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Illinois Institute of Technology, 255 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,310 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 640 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 670 | 730 |
| Total | 1,220 | 1,310 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Illinois Institute of Technology, 89 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
IIT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Illinois Institute of Technology. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |