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Moderately selectiveReviewed for the 2026-2027 cycle

Illinois Institute of Technology acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private college in Illinois that admits most qualified applicants (around 55%), which puts it in the moderately selective range. A rate like this means it admits more applicants than it rejects; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Illinois Institute of Technology
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Illinois Institute of Technology weighs, where it ranks among Illinois schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
55%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1180-1440
of admitted students
Type
Private
Chicago, IL
Average net price
$18,425
per year after aid

What do students study at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Engineering · 244 (41.1%)Computer and Information Sciences · 163 (27.5%)Architecture · 88 (14.8%)Engineering Technologies · 20 (3.4%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 18 (3%)Mathematics and Statistics · 14 (2.4%)Psychology · 14 (2.4%)Business, Management and Marketing · 13 (2.2%)Physical Sciences · 12 (2%)

Will I get into Illinois Institute of Technology?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Illinois Institute of Technology, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Illinois Institute of Technology?

At Illinois Institute of Technology, your real chance depends on far more than the published 55% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Illinois Institute of Technology in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Illinois Institute of Technology hard to get into?

Illinois Institute of Technology is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 55% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Illinois Institute of Technology?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Illinois Institute of Technology, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Illinois Institute of Technology reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at Illinois Institute of Technology by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Illinois Institute of Technology for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Illinois Institute of Technology with a 3.5 GPA and a 1310 SAT?

About 91% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 1310 SAT, the middle of Illinois Institute of Technology's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1440 SAT comes out near 96%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Illinois Institute of Technology by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 118025th pctSAT 1310middleSAT 144075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.951%Likely69%Likely70%Safety43%Target
3.269%Likely83%Safety83%Safety66%Likely
3.583%Safety91%Safety92%Safety84%Safety
3.891%Safety96%Safety96%Safety93%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/illinois-institute-of-technology.

How to get into Illinois Institute of Technology

Built from Illinois Institute of Technology's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Illinois Institute of Technology comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Illinois Institute of Technology carries about a 3.40 core GPA and a 1390 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1180 to 1440 SAT (26 to 32 ACT). Submit a score at 1310 or higher; below 1180, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Illinois Institute of Technology weighs

Illinois Institute of Technology rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Illinois Institute of Technology's exact dates at www.iit.edu.

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How many students apply to Illinois Institute of Technology, and how many get in?

8,912 students applied to Illinois Institute of Technology for fall 2023; 4,939 were admitted (55.4%). 534 enrolled. Only about 11% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Illinois Institute of Technology enrolls about 2,833 undergraduates in total, 34% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
8,912
fall 2023
Admitted
4,939
55.4% of applicants
Enrolled
534
11% yield
Undergraduates
2,833
Chicago, large city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?

Admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology post SAT scores of 1180 to 1440 in the middle 50%, with an average of 1311. On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 26 to 32. A score above 1440 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1180 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Illinois Institute of Technology is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1180-1440
average 1311
ACT middle 50%
26-32
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Illinois Institute of Technology looks for

What Illinois Institute of Technology weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Illinois Institute of Technology signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Illinois Institute of Technology's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Illinois Institute of Technology

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Illinois Institute of Technology
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
Colleges for a 1230 SAT →Colleges for a 26 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Illinois Institute of Technology (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $68,164 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $52,386. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,425 a year, and it ranges from $12,964 for families earning under $30,000 to $29,950 for families earning over $110,000. 30% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$68,164
per year, before aid
Average net price
$18,425
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
30%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$12,964
$30k to $48k$13,415
$48k to $75k$17,217
$75k to $110k$21,858
Over $110k$29,950

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Illinois Institute of Technology graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Illinois Institute of Technology students ten years after entry are $82,592 ($70,803 at the six-year mark). 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 86% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $25,000; 29% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$82,592
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
75%
within six years
Retention
86%
return for year two
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Illinois Institute of Technology compares in Illinois

Illinois Institute of Technology ranks #9 most selective of 37 schools in Illinois in our database.

Among the 37 Illinois schools we track, Illinois Institute of Technology ranks #9 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Chicago (4%) and Northwestern University (8%) sit nearby, which makes Illinois a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Chicago
4%acceptance · IL
Northwestern University
8%acceptance · IL
Illinois Wesleyan University
39%acceptance · IL
University of Illinois
42%acceptance · IL
Chicago State University
43%acceptance · IL
Judson University
48%acceptance · IL
Governors State University
48%acceptance · IL
Quincy University
51%acceptance · IL
See all Illinois schools →

Similar to Illinois Institute of Technology

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Illinois Institute of Technology is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Allegheny College, Anderson University (SC), and Lane College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Allegheny College
55%acceptance · PA
Anderson University (SC)
55%acceptance · SC
Lane College
55%acceptance · TN
Miles College
55%acceptance · AL
Friends University
55%acceptance · KS
Centre College
54%acceptance · KY

Frequently asked questions

What is Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 4,939 of 8,912 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 55.4% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 11% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1180 to 1440 on the SAT and 26 to 32 on the ACT. A score above 1440 is in the top quarter of admits. Illinois Institute of Technology is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Illinois Institute of Technology test-optional?

Yes. Illinois Institute of Technology reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Illinois Institute of Technology, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $18,425 a year against a sticker price of about $68,164. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,964 on average.

What do Illinois Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Illinois Institute of Technology are $82,592 a year among students who received federal aid, and 75% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Illinois Institute of Technology value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Illinois Institute of Technology weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Illinois Institute of Technology consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Illinois Institute of Technology's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Illinois Institute of Technology?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Illinois Institute of Technology specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Illinois Institute of Technology?

Illinois Institute of Technology reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.