Cost of Attendance
Specific tuition and fee rates can be found on the Office of the Bursar's web site every year. Below is the list of rates by student type.
Main Campus
(This price calculator applies only to domestic, full time, undergraduate students living on campus.)
Tuition and Fees (Graduate Admission)
Tuition and Fees (Undergraduate Admission)
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Tuition and Fees
School of Design
Tuition and Fees
Stuart School of Business
Tuition and Fees (Graduate)
If you have questions about the tuition and fee rates, please contact the Bursar's Office at bursar@iit.edu or at 312-567-3794.
Estimated expenses are provided to students to assist them in determining actual expenses for the academic year. The list of estimated expenses is not a bill from the University though it does include expenses that are charged by the University such as tuition and fees and in some instances room and board. Books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses are not charged by the University.
2010-2011 Example Budget - Undergraduate Students
Tuition: $31,363.00
Fees: $1,000
Room and Board: $9,834 - $12,864
Books and Supplies: approximately $1,000, $1,500 for architecture students
Transportation: $1,200
Personal/Miscellaneous: $2,100
2010-2011 Example Budget - Graduate Students - Main Campus
Tuition: $17,550** (calculated for 18 credit hours at $975/credit hour)
Fees: $1,080
Room and Board: $9,834 - $12,864
Books and Supplies: approximately $1,500
Transportation: $2,500
Personal/Miscellaneous: $1,600
Tuition is the cost of attending classes at the Illinois Institute of Technology. As a private institution, IIT does not charge different rates to in state or out of state students. Your estimated tuition is based on enrollment plans provided on the FAFSA.
Fees include mandatory fees required of all students such as the Service Fee, U-PASS (the University Pass provides unlimited access to Chicago's public transportation (CTA) while school is in session), and Activity Fee. The Health Insurance Fee is not included; however a student will be billed unless they provide proof of adequate coverage through an existing carrier to the Health Services Office by the deadline.
Room & Board are the estimated housing costs for the student's nine month academic year. This amount is based upon housing plans provided on the FAFSA. Actual expenses may be different based upon actual housing selection.
Books are materials purchased for class. The cost of books and supplies are not billed by the University. Students may purchase them at the University bookstore, and actual costs will vary depending upon class requirements.
Transportation Expenses include allotment for travel within Chicago and assistance with travel to and from the university at the start and conclusion of the nine month academic year as well as university breaks.
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses include various expenses a student may incur during the academic year, such as clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.
If you have questions about the estimated budget, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@iit.edu or 312-567-7219.
