Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, technology-focused research university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law.
One of 21 institutions that comprise the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU), Illinois Tech offers exceptional preparation for professions that require technological sophistication, an innovative mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Degrees Offered and Awarded (2017–2018)
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Juris Doctor, Doctor of the Science of Law, Doctor of Philosophy
| Total | Female | URM* | |
| Bachelor’s | 559 | 151 | 130 |
| Master’s | 1,670 | 601 | 48 |
| J.D. | 234 | 110 | 62 |
| Ph.D./J.S.D. | 92 | 27 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 2,555 | 889 | 243 |
*URM= African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, two or more races, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
Student Enrollment (FALL 2018)
| Total | Female | URM* | |
| Bachelor’s | 2,883 | 908 | 749 |
| Master’s | 2,333 | 905 | 103 |
| J.D. | 732 | 366 | 173 |
| Ph.D./J.S.D. | 579 | 208 | 35 |
| Visiting/Exchange/Special Undergrad | 142 | 44 | 6 |
| Non-Degree Undergraduates | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Certificate/Non-Degree Graduates | 83 | 27 | 16 |
| Continuing Education | 87 | 34 | 21 |
| Total Enrollment | 6,840 | 2,493 | 1,104 |
*URM=African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan Native, two or more races, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander
Total NEW Undergraduate Students
Fall 2018 All Undergraduates New and Transfer ... 965
Retention
First-to-Second-Year Retention Rate
(2017 Cohort) .................................................................86%
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Average Score FIRST-Year Students (Fall 2017)
ACT Composite Average................................................ 28.5
ACT English Average...................................................... 28.7
ACT Math Average......................................................... 28.8
SAT Math Average......................................................... 671.7
SAT Evidence-Based Read/Write Average.................. 634.4
SAT Total......................................................................... 1299.9
An International Campus
% of graduate students who are classified
as international students ............................................. 60%
% of undergraduates who are classified
as international students ............................................. 19%
Number of countries represented by
Illinois Tech’s student body ......................................... 93
Athletics
Team Name................................................ Scarlet Hawks
Athletic Division.................................................... NCAA III
Number of Varsity Sports Teams................................. 16
Alumni
Number of Living Alumni...................................... 78,588
Colleges
Armour College of Engineering
Dean: Natacha DePaola
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Dean: Harold J. Krent
College of Architecture
Dean: Michelangelo Sabatino
Lewis College of Human Sciences
Dean: Christine Himes
College of Science
Interim Dean: Xiaofan Li
Institute of Design
Dean: Denis Weil (M.Des. ’01)
School of Applied Technology
Dean: C. Robert Carlson
Stuart School of Business
Dean: John F. O. Bilson
Research Institutes and Affiliates
The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a world-renowned food science research institute focusing on food safety, food defense, and nutrition for stakeholders in government, industry, and academia.
The Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship (Kaplan Institute) focuses on innovative thinking and transitioning new ideas into products and processes. The Kaplan Institute houses facilities and equipment for implementing novel, educational, and entrepreneurial strategies.
Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering is an umbrella organization that enhances the biomedical science and engineering research activities at Illinois Tech.
Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (WISER) is an umbrella organization that joins energy and sustainability research with educational activities across the colleges and institutes at Illinois Tech.
IIT Research Institute (IITRI) is an independent, not-for-profit, contract research organization focusing on the life sciences.
University Technology Park at Illinois Tech is a state-of-the-art research park composed of laboratories, office buildings, and an incubator to assist science and technology startups and growing businesses.
2018 TENANTS: 21
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/IITRI RESEARCH VOLUME: $52.7 MILLION
Did You Know?
- In October 2018 the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship opened. The LEED Gold-designated building was designed by acclaimed architect and Illinois Tech Professor of Architecture John Ronan.
- The 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings place Illinois Tech #96 among National Universities and #30 among Best Value Schools.
- In 2018 PayScale ranked Illinois Tech #1 in Illinois and #62 in the United States among universities for the salary potential of its graduates who earn a bachelor’s degree (after aid is awarded).
- The cell phone, magnetic recording, tall building architecture, and barcode technology are just a few of the innovations associated with Illinois Tech faculty and alumni.
- S. R. Crown Hall, home to Illinois Tech’s College of Architecture, is a National Historic Landmark—and is considered by many to be one of the iconic buildings designed by legendary architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
- The Master of Science in Finance Program at Stuart School of Business is ranked #5 in the nation and #42 in the world by the Financial Times.
Distinctive Educational Programs
IPRO
Launched in 1995, Illinois Tech’s signature Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program features teams of students from a variety of majors that develop solutions to real-world problems using design-centered methodology and innovative thinking.
M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy
The M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy is a special student-training program designed to develop the next generation of global leaders.
Duchossois Leadership Scholars Program
One of Illinois Tech’s most prestigious opportunities, the program challenges students to think boldly and creatively in their fields and across disciplines— and provides support to experiment and pursue extraordinary work.
Special Degree Programs
Qualified Illinois Tech students can take graduate-level courses in their third year of undergraduate study—and earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a wide variety of programs in as few as five years.
Elevate
Elevate is a hub that connects Illinois Tech students with hundreds of experiential learning opportunities offered at the university and beyond, including research projects, internships, and study abroad. Selected students may be awarded up to $5,000 for qualifying programs.
Campus Locations
Mies (Main) Campus
10 West 35th Street, Chicago
Downtown Campus
(Chicago-Kent College of Law, Stuart School of Business), 565 West Adams Street, Chicago
Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus
(School of Applied Technology), 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton, IL
Moffett Campus (Institute for Food Safety and Health)
(Institute for Food Safety and Health), 6502 South Archer Road, Bedford Park, IL
University Administration
Alan W. Cramb, President
Peter Kilpatrick, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Anthony D. D’Amato, Vice President and General Counsel
Jess Goode, Vice President for External Affairs
Michael Gosz, Vice President for Enrollment
Joe Hakes, Director of Athletics
Mike Horan, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Elizabeth J. Hughes, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Sandra L. LaPorte, Director of the President’s Office
David McCormick, President of IIT Research Institute
Darsh Wasan, Vice President for International Affairs
Bruce Watts, Vice President for Administration
The University’s senior administration includes its academic deans (click here for colleges).
Illinois Institute of Technology
10 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616-3793
312.567.3000
Undergraduate Admission: 800.448.2329
Graduate Admission: 866.472.3448