In honor of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments' dedicated leadership and service to the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology is offering $15,000 annual scholarships to the children and grandchildren of members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department. If you have a family member in the Police or Fire Department, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship. Further details are available here. Click to view a poster (PDF) for the program.

6. The average starting salary for the IIT class of 2008 was $53,414.

7. On-campus housing is assured for all first-year and transfer students.

8. IIT students participate in over 100 co-curricular activities such as the Society of Women Engineers and Illinois Tech Cycling.

9. Undergraduate research opportunities are widely available across IIT's academic disciplines.

10. IIT offers competitive sports, with athletes earning recognition as NAIA All-Americans each year.

1. Every admitted student is automatically considered for the Heald and University Scholarships (up to $10,000 each annually).

2. Under our rolling admission process, we will provide you with an admission decision within two weeks after your application has been completed.

3. IIT administers $35 million in grants, scholarships, loans and work-study each year.

4. Almost every student at IIT — 97 percent — receives some form of financial aid.

5. Last year, over 500 companies provided placement, internship, co-op and other professional opportunities for IIT students.

In addition to our Virtual Tour, IIT now has a 360° tour available for viewing from eCampusTours.com. The 360° tour offers 360° photos from ten key locations around campus, with a little bit of information about each.

The tours make it easy for you to get a feel for the unique architecture, facilities and surroundings of the IIT campus, all without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Just sit back, go through the numerous slideshows, and read up on each of IIT's main attractions. These tours are ideal for those of you who can't make it out for an in-person visit — or even for those of you who can or have but are curious to learn more!