Illinois Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,912
- Admitted
- 4,939
- Yield
- 10.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 50.6% in 2014–15 to 55.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,559 to 8,912 (+150%) over that period.
Its 55.4% rate makes Illinois Institute of Technology more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.6% for women vs 53.8% for men, a 4.8-point gap). Illinois Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,559 | 1,801 | 50.6% | 440 |
| 2015–16 | 4,403 | 2,321 | 52.7% | 479 |
| 2016–17 | 4,287 | 2,448 | 57.1% | 503 |
| 2017–18 | 4,705 | 2,542 | 54% | 471 |
| 2018–19 | 4,957 | 2,884 | 58.2% | 608 |
| 2019–20 | 5,049 | 3,041 | 60.2% | 584 |
| 2020–21 | 5,033 | 3,053 | 60.7% | 518 |
| 2021–22 | 6,521 | 4,311 | 66.1% | 505 |
| 2022–23 | 7,243 | 4,450 | 61.4% | 620 |
| 2023–24 | 8,912 | 4,939 | 55.4% | 534 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,045 | 1,784 | 58.6% |
| Men | 5,867 | 3,155 | 53.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–690 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 610–720 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 11% |
How Illinois Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 55.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,939 admitted of 8,912 applicants).
Is Illinois Institute of Technology test optional?
Illinois Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Illinois Institute of Technology?
Illinois Institute of Technology received 8,912 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,939.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology typically scored 570–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–720 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Illinois Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Illinois Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50.6% in 2014–15 to 55.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.iit.edu/.