Illinois Institute of Technology
Admissions

Interested in attending Illinois Institute of Technology?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Illinois Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

56
%
Acceptance rate
3.9
Average High School GPA
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Illinois Institute of Technology?

56%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, IIT accepted 56% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 8,912 people applied and 4,939 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1784 / 3045 (59%)
Men
3155 / 5867 (54%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Illinois Institute of Technology:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Illinois Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Illinois Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things IIT considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Illinois Institute of Technology?

3.9
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Illinois Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.9. 39% of freshmen who attended IIT were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 77% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
64%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
3%
3.00-3.24
2%

IIT is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

45%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

11%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1190
75th Percentile
1400

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Illinois Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. IIT's Early Decision acceptance rate is 68%, compared to 56% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Illinois Institute of Technology, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 1
Notification Date
68%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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