Illinois Institute of Technology

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Illinois Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Illinois Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

Illinois Institute of Technology 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	43%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	39%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	20%
Waitlist	No

Illinois Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Illinois Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	December 1
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	––
Early Action	No	November 15	December 31
Regular Decision	Yes	March 1	––

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Considering Applying Early to Illinois Institute of Technology?

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Illinois Institute of Technology may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Illinois Institute of Technology directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Illinois Institute of Technology will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 31.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Illinois Institute of Technology Admissions

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Is Illinois Institute of Technology Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Illinois Institute of Technology.

In 2021, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 66% of students, around 4,310 from the 6,520 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Illinois Institute of Technology, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Illinois Institute of Technology

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Illinois Institute of Technology?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Illinois Institute of Technology

Curious about the factors that are considered by Illinois Institute of Technology during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Illinois Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

Illinois Institute of Technology 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Illinois Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Illinois Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Other Requirements			√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Illinois Institute of Technology?

Students admitted to Illinois Institute of Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8. Illinois Institute of Technology considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At Illinois Institute of Technology 43% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 80% were in the top 25% and 98% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Illinois Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	56%
3.75 and 3.99	17%
3.50 and 3.74	14%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	2%
2.50 and 2.9	1%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Illinois Institute of Technology directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Illinois Institute of Technology looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Illinois Institute of Technology is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 39% of Illinois Institute of Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Illinois Institute of Technology?

To be competitive with other Illinois Institute of Technology applicants, you should strive to score between 1230 and 1400 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Illinois Institute of Technology 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1400 and 25% of scored lower than 1230, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Illinois Institute of Technology students scored 730 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Illinois Institute of Technology students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Illinois Institute of Technology?

To be most competitive at Illinois Institute of Technology, you should strive to earn between 26 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Illinois Institute of Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Illinois Institute of Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Illinois Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Illinois Institute of Technology.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Illinois Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Illinois Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Illinois Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Illinois Institute of Technology.

Does Illinois Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ Illinois Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Illinois Institute of Technology accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Illinois Institute of Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Illinois Institute of Technology accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Illinois Institute of Technology?

❌ No, Illinois Institute of Technology is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Illinois Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ Illinois Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?

🟨 Illinois Institute of Technology may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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