Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois · Private
Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 55% of 8,912 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1190–1400 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 72% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Illinois Institute of Technology
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Application deadlines
Illinois Institute of Technology’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Illinois Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Illinois Institute of Technology’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 68% (47 of 69), compared with 55% for all applicants.
Illinois Institute of Technology offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Illinois Institute of Technology rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.20 GPA. 39% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $72,991 a year. After grants, students paid $25,001 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Illinois Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
Illinois Institute of Technology admitted 55% of applicants: 4,939 of 8,912 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
When is Illinois Institute of Technology’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1190 to 1400, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Illinois Institute of Technology’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Illinois Institute of Technology require?
Besides the application and transcript, Illinois Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Illinois Institute of Technology have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Illinois Institute of Technology asks 4 questions of its own on top of the main essay (four short answers. the boxes have no minimum, so they may be optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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