DIFFERENT IS GOOD. IIT FIRST-YEAR CLASS PROFILE

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2 DIFFERENT IS GOOD. IIT FIRST-YEAR CLASS PROFILE 20% Students from out of state 18% Students from other countries 46% In the top 10% of their graduating high school class MIDDLE 50% SAT: , ACT: Average G.P.A. ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS 8:1 Student to faculty ratio 90% Full-time faculty who hold doctorates or terminal degrees 21% Courses with fewer than 10 students, 88% have fewer than 40

3 AT A GLANCE Founded in 1890, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private, independent, Ph.D.-granting, coeducational research university that offers today s students a superb education in engineering, business, architecture, the sciences, psychology, the humanities, and applied technology in an environment geared toward the undergraduate student. ENROLLMENT ,714 Undergraduate Students (full-time and part-time) 7,787 University Total Enrollment (full-time and part-time) Combining resources of a top research university with the personal attention of small class sizes, IIT allows students to work together as they have for more than a century to solve some of the world s most complicated challenges. IIT has a multinational student body with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. IIT S IPRO PROGRAM AND IDEA SHOP At IIT we believe in teamwork, collaboration, and partnerships. In IIT s undergraduate Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program, students from different academic majors work together to find innovative ways to solve realworld problems. Student IPRO teams are working to design a refuelable electric car, build a community farm on campus, and design a LEGO art program for urban youth, among other projects. The Idea Shop, our new 13,000-square-foot collaborative home to the IPRO program, features open meeting spaces, Mac mini-powered projectors, 3-D rapid-prototyping machines, a laser cutter, and workspace all designed to foster creativity and innovation. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Undergraduate students at IIT are involved in government-, foundation-, and industry-funded research projects in all areas of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. These research experiences offer students the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research, applying their knowledge and skills outside the classroom.

4 IIT STUDENTS LIKE TO SOLVE COMPLEX PUZZLES AND TOUGH PROBLEMS. ACADEMIC MAJORS IIT has 31 majors, including: Aerospace Engineering Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Architectural Engineering Architecture Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Humanities Industrial Technology and Management Information Technology and Management Journalism of Technology, Science, and Business Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics Physics Physics Education Political Science Professional and Technical Communication Psychology Social Sciences Sociology ACADEMIC MINORS Minors consist of at least five courses (minimum 15 credit hours) and are optional and frequently cross-disciplinary. IIT has more than 50 minors, including: Entrepreneurship Pre-Medical Studies Artificial Intelligence Construction Management Energy/Environment/Economics Information Security

5 DUAL-ADMISSION AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS Depending upon interest, capabilities, goals, and with the permission of advisors and department chairs, IIT students may choose dual undergraduate degree programs or select one of the special programs listed below. COMBINED UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE LAW PROGRAMS (LEADING TO B.S./J.D. DEGREES) Students in these programs study their undergraduate program on IIT s Main Campus and the law school portion of the program at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Pre-law undergraduate students also have access to seminars, pre-law advising, and assistance preparing for the LSAT. B.S./M.D./D.O./O.D. PROGRAMS In addition to pre-medical studies, IIT offers three dual-degree programs: IIT/Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Dual-Admission Program IIT/Rush Medical College B.S./M.D. Early Admission Program IIT/Illinois College of Optometry B.S./O.D. Early Admission Program Students earn a bachelor s degree from IIT and a medical degree from the medical or optometry school. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Bachelor s in Architecture/Master in Structural Engineering Bachelor s/m.b.a. Double Majors: Applied Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Humanities, Political Science, Professional and Technical Communication, Psychology, Social Science, and Sociology. An IIT undergraduate student can choose any combination of these eight majors. Dual-Degree Programs Leadership Academy Math and Science Education Teaching Certification Pharmacy Dual-Acceptance Program Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry ROTC Programs (Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines) Study Abroad Undergraduate Research Opportunities VanderCook College of Music AT IIT, COLLABORATION IS THE BEST WAY TO GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE.

CHICAGO THE CITY IIT IS PROUD TO CALL HOME. IIT s home is Chicago and the university is proud of its South Side legacy that dates back nearly 125 years.

6 CHICAGO THE CITY IIT IS PROUD TO CALL HOME. IIT s home is Chicago and the university is proud of its South Side legacy that dates back nearly 125 years. Chicago takes it sports, culture, shopping, and food seriously. So take in a Bears football game, check out the Modern Wing at the Art Institute, walk along the lakefront, and have dinner at a Top Chef restaurant. IIT and the city of Chicago are a great combination. HOUSING Students who live on IIT s Main Campus make the most of their IIT experience. On-campus housing options include everything from theme communities to modern buildings with Chicago skyline views. Housing is guaranteed to IIT students, and many IIT undergraduates live on Main Campus in our traditional residence halls, apartment-style buildings, and seven fraternity and three sorority houses. ATHLETICS IIT is home to 10 varsity teams: men s baseball, women s volleyball, and men s and women s soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, and cross-country, as well as numerous intramural sports teams. STUDENT LIFE Make no mistake. IIT students work hard at their studies, but they also find time during their busy weeks for fun and involvement. Many are active in more than 100 clubs and campus organizations, some host parties at one of IIT s fraternities and sororities, and others compete each year in the IIT Pumpkin Launch. After all, this is IIT, the university where having fun is serious business and getting involved is a given. AFTER IIT Many graduates start their careers at some of the largest and most successful companies in the world, including the 200- plus companies that attended the IIT Career Fair. Some students decide to be their own bosses, founding entrepreneurial startups, often stemming from course and IPRO projects. Others continue their education in graduate school at IIT or one of the other top universities in the country and around the world.

FINANCIAL AID The majority of our students (99%) receive some type of financial aid. All IIT undergraduates are eligible for need- and merit-based scholarships and other financial aid.

7 FINANCIAL AID The majority of our students (99%) receive some type of financial aid. All IIT undergraduates are eligible for need- and merit-based scholarships and other financial aid. IIT awarded more than $60 million in grant and scholarship funds in To find out more about financial aid at IIT, visit iit.edu/financial_aid or call MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS University scholarships are awarded to students annually. IIT also offers up to full tuition for four years of study (five for architecture majors) through our Camras Scholars Program. For a complete list of scholarships, visit apply/scholarships. TUITION AND FEES Undergraduate tuition: $36,505 Room and board: $10,376 $13,230 (depending on residence hall, room type, and meal plan) Fees: $1,410 (approximately) CONTACT US Office of Undergraduate Admission Perlstein Hall West 33rd Street Chicago, IL (outside Chicago) (fax) admission@iit.edu Web: iit.edu/undergrad_admission It is the intention of Illinois Institute of Technology to act in accordance with all regulations of the federal, state, and local governments with respect to providing equality of opportunity in employment and in education, insofar as those regulations may pertain to IIT. IIT prohibits and will act to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

8 MAKE NO SMALL PLANS, EXPECT TO DO BIG THINGS. For nearly 125 years, IIT students have been inspired to invent new products, try new ways to solve tough problems, and use new technology to do things better, smarter, and faster. Our students want more than an education. They have big dreams and they are driven to make a real impact on our society, our environment, and our economy. They are the next generation of engineers and psychologists, architects and business leaders, attorneys and scientists, philosophers and designers, and information technology experts who expect to do big things. That s why they come to Chicago and that s why they come to IIT. Welcome to Illinois Institute of Technology where inspiration and imagination fuel innovation. SCAN THIS CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE TO REQUEST INFORMATION FROM IIT! Office of Undergraduate Admission Illinois Institute of Technology Perlstein Hall West 33rd Street Chicago, IL

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