Getting in
For Fall 2024, 12,216 first-year students applied to Illinois Tech, 6,710 were admitted and 519 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 54.9%.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab), first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Illinois Tech publishes no first-year acceptance rate by school or major, and its newest Common Data Set is the 2023-2024 edition, so these counts come from the federal IPEDS survey for fall 2024.
Source: IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2024, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You can name a first- and second-choice major, or apply to Discover+ (undecided) and choose a major at the end of your second year. Some parts of the application work differently:
- STEM majors. Engineering, computing, the sciences and math may have different requirements from architecture, business and the humanities. For the STEM track Illinois Tech recommends four years of math (pre-calculus or higher highly recommended) and four years of science (physics or AP Physics highly recommended).
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, Recommended Admission Guidelines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Admission decisions. Admitted students get direct admission to their first- or second-choice program, or university admission into Discover+ with the option to reapply to a preferred major in the second year or take one of the majors offered in the decision email.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Dual admission and early acceptance programs. Medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry and optometry programs with partner schools may need a supplemental application or an interview, with their own deadlines from November 1 to March 1.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, Application Dates and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
56 majors across 5 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in Illinois Tech's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, grouped by the college and school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Tech Futures College - Armour School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health12
- Biomedical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Architectural Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Engineering Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer and Cybersecurity Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering (dual degree) (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science)
- Industrial Technology and Management (Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management)
- Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Illinois Tech 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Tech Futures College - Armour School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Tech Futures College - Armour School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health (Formerly Lewis)18
- Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Biochemistry with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Biochemistry and Psychological Science (dual degree) (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science)
- Biology (Bachelor of Science)
- Biology and Psychological Science (dual degree) (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Game Design and Experiential Media (Bachelor of Science)
- Game Design and Experiential Media with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Game Production Management (with Stuart School of Business) (Bachelor of Science)
- Humanities (Bachelor of Science)
- Astrophysics (Bachelor of Science)
- Astrophysics with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Engineering Physics (Bachelor of Science)
- Physics (Bachelor of Science)
- Physics with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Information Systems and Psychology (dual degree) (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science)
- Public Policy (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Illinois Tech 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Tech Futures College - Armour School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health (Formerly Lewis) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Tech Futures College - School of Computing11
- Applied Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Data Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Statistics (Bachelor of Science)
- Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Information Systems (Bachelor of Science)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Data Science (with Applied Mathematics) (Bachelor of Science)
- Information Technology (Bachelor of Information Technology)
- Information Technology and Management (Bachelor of Information Technology and Management)
- Applied Cybersecurity and Information Technology (Bachelor of Science)
- Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
Source: Illinois Tech 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Tech Futures College - School of Computing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Design Futures College - School of Architecture4
- Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture)
- Architectural Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Architectural Studies with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Arts)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Construction Management and Architectural Technology (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Illinois Tech 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Design Futures College - School of Architecture (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Professional Futures College - Stuart School of Business11
- Business Administration (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor of Science)An Incubator Program in the catalog.
- Business Analytics (Bachelor of Science)
- Business and Cybersecurity (Bachelor of Science)
- Business and Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Business and Information Technology (Bachelor of Science)
- Business and Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
- Finance (Bachelor of Science)
- Financial Economics (Bachelor of Science)
- Game Production Management (with Humanities) (Bachelor of Science)
- Marketing Analytics (Bachelor of Science)
Source: Illinois Tech 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Professional Futures College - Stuart School of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1 | December | Yes |
| Early Action | November 15 | January | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | March 15 | No |
Enrollment deposits are due March 15 (Early Decision) and May 1 (Early Action, Regular Decision). International students living in the U.S. may apply Regular Decision until June 1. The dates carry no year, and on October 1, 2026 Illinois Tech's first-year page still described the fall 2026 application, so confirm them with the admission office.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, Application Dates and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Decision is binding: if accepted, you must withdraw all applications from other universities. Illinois Tech invites Early Decision applications from students for whom it is the first choice regardless of financial need, and suggests Early Action instead if cost is a factor.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, Application Dates and Deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Illinois Tech does not require standardized tests for undergraduate applicants, for admission or for institutional scholarships. If you send SAT or ACT scores, they are reviewed, and Illinois Tech superscores official scores.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Illinois Tech's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Illinois Tech, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $53,198 |
|---|---|
| Required fees | $1,850 |
| Housing (on campus) | $9,776 |
| Food (meal plan) | $8,772 |
| Books and supplies | $1,340 |
| Transportation | $1,350 |
| Personal expenses | $3,500 |
| Loan fees | $902 |
| Total | $80,688 |
Estimated cost for a new undergraduate living on campus. Fees cover the Student Service Fee and Activity Fee; lab fees and university health insurance are not included.
Source: Illinois Tech Office of Financial Aid, Tuition, Fees, and Costs (opens in a new tab), New Undergraduate Students, Living on Campus. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,964 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,415 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,217 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,858 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,950 |
| All incomes | $18,425 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Illinois Tech's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Illinois Institute of Technology on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of DaytonDayton, OH · Private66.6% admitted$29,533 average net price
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA · Private53.6% admitted$30,365 average net price
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY · Private55.6% admitted$49,965 average net price
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · Private75.1% admitted$36,079 average net price
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ · Private50.7% admitted$41,346 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.