,·Private Research University·Est. 1890
“A world-class technology university in Chicago — where Mies van der Rohe's iconic modernist campus meets cutting-edge engineering, design, and business innovation.”
Illinois Institute of Technology, founded in 1890, is a nationally ranked private research university located in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. IIT is distinctive for its integration of technology, architecture, design, and business — and for its breathtaking main campus, designed almost entirely by legendary modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, which is a registered National Historic Landmark. IIT is particularly renowned for its College of Architecture, which consistently ranks among the best in the world, and its Armour College of Engineering, which offers strong programs in electrical, mechanical, computer, and biomedical engineering. The Stuart School of Business and the Chicago-Kent College of Law round out a powerful professional education portfolio. IIT's location in Chicago gives students access to one of the world's great business, finance, architecture, and technology markets. With roughly 3,500 undergraduates, IIT offers an intimate campus environment with the resources of a major research university. Students benefit from close faculty relationships, active undergraduate research programs, and Chicago's unmatched internship ecosystem. The CTA Red Line station directly on campus connects students to the entire city in minutes.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Regular Decision
Rolling decisions
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$56,160
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
IIT's flagship engineering school, offering comprehensive programs with strong research output and deep ties to Chicago's engineering and technology industries.
One of the most prestigious architecture programs in the world, housed in the Crown Hall designed by Mies van der Rohe — a National Historic Landmark and paradigm of modern architecture.
An AACSB-accredited business school with strong programs in finance, management science, and data analytics, benefiting from Chicago's world-class financial markets.
A focused science college with programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, integrated with IIT's engineering and research culture.
4 years
STEM-designated. Located in the College of Computing (founded 2020) on a Mies van der Rohe-designed Chicago campus. Strong recruiting into Chicago tech (Motorola Solutions, Discover, Northern Trust, Google Chicago) and finance/insurance HQs.
5 years
NAAB-accredited. The College of Architecture sits on a campus literally designed by Mies van der Rohe and is one of the most architecturally significant programs in the world. Heavy international student presence and strong placement into top global firms.
4 years
STEM-designated. Armour College of Engineering traces back to 1892 and offers small class sizes, hands-on labs, and Chicago-based co-op/internship opportunities. Particularly strong placement into hardware, semiconductor, and power-systems roles.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $75,738
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
