Tech-Focused Degrees Pay Off

We're #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for Best Salaries for Graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026). We've helped launch careers at Amazon, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, NASA, and many more.

You Have More Options Than STEM

Illinois Tech is an incredible school for STEM, but that's not all you'll find here. No matter which major you choose—including architecture, business, psychology, and experiential media—we put tech at the forefront to prepare you for the future.

You'll Vibe on an Iconic Campus

There's no better place to dream big and find your future. Surround yourself with cool, smart, driven, inspiring people on a historic, architecturally stunning, and highly innovative campus in one of the world's greatest cities—Chicago.

“I absolutely love it here in the city. There are so many activities to take part in to learn, to grow, to connect, and that has been such a privilege.”
Genna Gaitan
Civil Engineering '25

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Tech-Focused Degrees Pay Off

We're #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for Best Salaries for Graduates (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026). We've helped launch careers at Amazon, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, NASA, and many more.

You Have More Options Than STEM

Illinois Tech is an incredible school for STEM, but that's not all you'll find here. No matter which major you choose—including architecture, business, psychology, and experiential media—we put tech at the forefront to prepare you for the future.

You'll Vibe on an Iconic Campus

There's no better place to dream big and find your future. Surround yourself with cool, smart, driven, inspiring people on a historic, architecturally stunning, and highly innovative campus in one of the world's greatest cities—Chicago.

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You'll Elevate Your Future

You will graduate as a career-ready professional thanks to mentorship, internships, research projects, and more offered through our one-of-a-kind Elevate experiences.

Leaders Are Made Here

Whether you're creating a new student organization or guiding your team to victory on Innovation Day, you'll have plenty of opportunities to lead.

Campus Is Iconic and Inspiring

Forbes named Mies Campus, designed by legendary architect and the former head of our architecture program, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of “America's most beautiful college campuses.”

Financial Support Is Available

Incoming Scarlet Hawks are eligible to receive scholarships up to $30,000 upon admission, and most enrolled Scarlet Hawks receive financial aid.

You'll Collaborate to Innovate

Work with students from multiple majors to solve real-world problems through our Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program.

Campus is Close to Everything

Just a few miles from our beautiful campus is downtown Chicago—a living lab for real-world experiences and a gateway to careers, amazing food, museums, entertainment, and sports.

Memories Are Once-in-a-Lifetime

Awesome traditions await—like Spirit Week, Spring Formal, and our fan-favorite fall Pumpkin Launch.

Bonus Reason: You Could Get Full Tuition

Competitive programs like Camras Scholars or the M. A. and Lila Self Leadership Academy could award you full or near-full tuition!