Illinois Institute of Technology

3300 S. Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616-3793

Visit Website: http://www.iit.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1890
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,216
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$252,100,000
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$24,113
Room & Board Costs:
$8,049

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Student Organizations:
98
Honor Societies:
Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Phi
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Campus Association, Hillel, Hindu Student Council, IIT Bible Club, International Voices of Praise, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Students Association, Rejoyce in Jesus Campus Fellowship, Sankofa Student Ministries, Vedic Vision Society;
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Amnesty International, Chinese Students & Scholars Association, Hellenic Association, Indian Students Association, International Student Organization, Iranian Students Association, Korean Students Association, Latinos Involved in Further Education (LIFE), National Society of Black Engineers, Pakistani Student Association, Polish American Student Association, South Asian Student Alliance (SASA), Taiwanese Student Association, Thai Students Association, Turkish Student Association;
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE); American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS); American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); Architectural Engineering Institute; Arquitectos; Association for Computing Machinery (ACM); Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Student Chapter; Honors Medical Society; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE); IIT Entrepreneurs Association; Illinois National Organization of Minority Architects (INOMA); Math Club; Mock Trial Group; Model UN Club; Psi Chi (National Psychology Honor Society); Society of Automotive Engineers; Society of Education Students; Society of Physics Students; Society of Women Engineers (SWE); 33rd Street Productions; FOCUS Photography Club; Key Grip Films; Whiplash; Greek Council; Residence Halls Association (RHA); Student Government Association; Techmate; Chess Club; Food Club; F. R. A. G. Graduate Students Association; PLA: Y! (Purely Leisure Activities: Yay!); Rice Campus Student Association; SPICMACAY; Student Philosophy Association (SPA); Student Portal Administration (SPAM); 30 ft. Smurfs; Alien Sound and Lighting; Comic Book Association; Spectrum; The Gathering; Ultralight Flying Club; Union Board; Badminton Club; Fencing Society; IIT Cricket Club; IIT Ski and Snowboarding Society; Martial Arts Club; Rock Climbing Klub (ROCK); Sailing Club;
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Tech News (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
6
Fraternity Chapter Houses
6
Percent Fraternity Members:
17%
Number of Sororities:
4
Sorority Chapter Houses
1
Percent Sorority Members:
17%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
math
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious, other
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Advantest America, Argonne National Laboratory, BP Amoco, Caterpillar, Cook County Highway, General Electric, Illinois Department of Transportation, Motorola, Panduit, UBS Warburg, Zebra Technology
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
N/A
Library Facilities:
E-books 2650; Graham Resource Center; Louis W. Biegler Library, Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions Library, Moffett Center Library, Downtown Campus Library
Museums
N/A
Computers Available:
560
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
No
Off Campus Assistance:
No
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartments for married students, apartment for single students
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
120 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Chicago, Illinois (21), Chicago, Illinois (9)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Chicago, Illinois (4)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Chicago, Illinois (4)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Offered on campus
Airforce ROTC:
Offered on campus
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
International Fest, IIT - GALA, Homecoming, Spring Formal