More selective than 81% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Illinois Institute of Technology over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Illinois Institute of Technology weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Illinois Institute of Technology reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- Class rank
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Interview
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of Illinois Institute of Technology first-year students
Share of fall 2023 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 4.20. An average above 4.0 means Illinois Institute of Technology reports weighted GPAs (extra points for AP, IB, dual enrollment and honors).
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2023-24 (fall 2023 first-year students), published by the college.
Illinois Institute of Technology SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Illinois Institute of Technology is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 720 |
| SAT math | 590 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1440 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Illinois Institute of Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 590–720 | 590–720 | 26–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 55% | 570–690 | 610–720 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Illinois Institute of Technology compared with other Illinois colleges?
Illinois Institute of Technology has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Principia College | 44% | 74% | — |
| 8 | Judson University | 48% | 60% | $18,558 |
| 9 | Governors State University | 48% | 22% | $12,329 |
| 10 | Quincy University | 51% | 45% | $20,359 |
| 11 | Illinois Institute of Technology | 55% | 75% | $18,425 |
| 12 | Olivet Nazarene University | 56% | 61% | $20,729 |
| 13 | Lake Forest College | 57% | 78% | $28,673 |
| 14 | Augustana College | 63% | 73% | $22,736 |
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Illinois Institute of Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Illinois Institute of Technology admissions questions
What is the Illinois Institute of Technology acceptance rate?
Illinois Institute of Technology accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,939 of 8,912 applicants were admitted.
Does Illinois Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Illinois Institute of Technology considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of Illinois Institute of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1440 on the SAT and 26–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Illinois Institute of Technology?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (534 of 4,939).
What does Illinois Institute of Technology look for in applicants?
Illinois Institute of Technology reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Considered: class rank, sAT/ACT scores, essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, character and personal qualities, volunteer work, work experience. (Common Data Set 2023-24).
Is Illinois Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 55% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Illinois Institute of Technology's Common Data Set 2023-24; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Illinois Institute of Technology overview