Tuition and Fees
IIT has been named an educational "best value" by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Fiske Guide to Colleges.
A college education from IIT carries value throughout your career. In addition to programs of study recognized by peers in higher education and prestigious external organizations, you'll be mentored by outstanding faculty members that are recognized internationally for their research and innovation.
The diversity of our undergraduate student body helps us to provide a vibrant academic community to grow not only academically but also personally.
Tuition at Illinois Institute of Technology is priced competitively with other top technology schools nationally as well as top academic schools in the Chicago area.
Sample Budget for Undergraduate Students*
2012-2013 Academic Year
Tuition: $36,504
Fees: $1,000
Room and Board: $9,834 - $12,864
Books and Supplies: $1,000
Transportation: $1,200
Personal/Miscellaneous: $2,100
*These figures are only estimates. Visit the Student Accounting Office website for specifics about activity fees, health insurance and other ancillary fees.
Finance Your IIT Education
IIT works hard with you and your parents to make studying here affordable through a variety of IIT-sponsored scholarships, external scholarships and other financial aid programs, including federal and state grants, and loans.
IIT strives to meet a family's entire need through grants, work and loans. Here is a look at what first year students received last year when they combined their initial merit scholarship with additional IIT scholarships and government grants. As you can see IIT is very affordable!
| Family's Adjusted Gross Income | Average Scholarships And Grant Aid |
| $0–45,000 | $24,070 Institutional Scholarships and Grant $33,525 Total Scholarships and Grant |
| $45,000–85,000 | $25,790 Institutional Scholarships and Grant $29,010 Total Scholarships and Grant |
| $85,000–135,000 | $23,515 Institutional Scholarships and Grant $23,765 Total Scholarships and Grant |
| $135,000 and above | $23,325 Institutional Scholarships and Grant $23,325 Total Scholarships and Grant |
To be considered for financial aid at IIT, students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or renewal FAFSA. Designate "IIT" on the FAFSA with our Title IV code, 001691, so we will receive your electronic Student Aid Report (SAR). Visit the Office of Financial Aid website for details.