Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Deborah Gibson |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 31 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 31 |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 4,100 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,451 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 59.8% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.10 |
| Average GRE | 425 verbal 736 quantitative 3.26 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.20 |
| Average GRE | 472 verbal 765 quantitative |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 523 paper test 70 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/mmae/ (312) 567-3175 mmae@iit.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://http://www.iit.edu/engineering/chbe/ (312) 567-3040 chbe@iit.edu |
| Architecture | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/cae/ (312) 567-3540 mohammadi@iit.edu |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/bme/ (312) 567-5100 damico@iit.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/chbe/ (312) 567-3040 chbe@iit.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/cae/ (312) 567-3540 mohammadi@iit.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/ece/ (312) 567-3400 williamson@iit.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/ (312) 567-5150 info@cs.iit.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/ece/ (312) 567-3400 williamson@iit.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/cae/ (312) 567-3040 mohammadi@iit.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/mmae/ (312) 567-3175 mmae@iit.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/mmae/ (312) 567-3175 mmae@iit.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/mmae/ (312) 567-3175 mmae@iit.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.iit.edu/engineering/chbe/ (312) 567-3040 chbe@iit.edu |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,523 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 833 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 382 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 274 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 34 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 590 |
| Total master’s graduates | 544 |
| International master’s graduates | 77.8% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 2.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 21.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 46 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 71.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 2.2% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 17.4% |
Programs
99.6 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 91 |
| Part-time faculty | 33 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 2 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $26,778,304 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 69 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(9) Ranking by Specialties #54 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#57 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#61 in Chemical
#86 in Civil
#80 in Computer Engineering
#78 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#68 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#74 in Materials
#72 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 32 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.2 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 59.8% – High |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 739 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.0:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 46 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $26,778,304 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $265,131 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 2.2% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,523 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,523 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,107 |
| Minority students | 1.4% |
| International students | 85.5% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 416 |
| Minority students | 3.8% |
| International students | 52.2% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Debbie Gibson |
| Financial aid phone | (312) 567-7219 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $1,056 per credit Part-time: $1,056 per credit |
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| Required fees | $1,260 per year |
| Room and board | $12,400 |
| Books and supplies | $844 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $830 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 15 |
| Teaching assistants | 126 |
| Research assistants | 302 |
| Other appointments | 9 |