Illinois Institute of Technology SAT Scores and GPA

What are Illinois Institute of Technology's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Illinois Institute of Technology. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Chicago, IL

This school is also known as: IIT

Illinois Institute of Technology Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Illinois Institute of Technology.

Average SAT: 1340

The average SAT score composite at Illinois Institute of Technology is a 1340.

Illinois Institute of Technology SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1230, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1390.

In other words, a 1230 places you below average, while a 1390 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Illinois Institute of Technology, but they really want to see at least a 1230 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	710	610	730
Reading + Writing	630	610	680
Composite	1340	1230	1390

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at Illinois Institute of Technology is 4. This makes Illinois Institute of Technology Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 4, Illinois Institute of Technology requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 61.4%

The acceptance rate at Illinois Institute of Technology is 61.4%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 61 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1340 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1390 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 4.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Illinois Institute of Technology, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Illinois Institute of Technology.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Illinois Institute of Technology. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Southern California	Los Angeles, CA	1440	32
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	1435	33
University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley, CA	1415	31
University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	1405	31
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	1395	33
University of Miami	Coral Gables, FL	1384	31

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Illinois Institute of Technology, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
University of California, Santa Barbara	Santa Barbara, CA	1355	29
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31
University of Washington	Seattle, WA	1340	30
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo, CA	1335	29
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
American University	Washington, DC	1329	30

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Illinois Institute of Technology, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Illinois Institute of Technology is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1246	27
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26

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