Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL
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    Faculty & Research

    171 faculty · 283 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Civil Engineering41 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.9 #13 of 17 in Civil Engineering
    David Arditi, Professor Emeritus of Civil and Architectural Engineering h-index 59
    Lie in almost all aspects of construction management, engineering, and support. He has published close to 400 refereed journal and conference papers with his research students. His former research students have distinguished careers in acad
    Notable: “Total quality management in the construction process” (1997) · 395 citations
    Brent Stephens, Department Chair; Arthur W. Hill Endowed Chair in Sustainability; Professor of Architectural Engineering h-index 43
    Notable: “Equilibrium optimizer: A novel optimization algorithm” (2019) · 2,263 citations
    Mohammad Heidarinejad, Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering h-index 27
    Notable: “Marine Predators Algorithm: A nature-inspired metaheuristic” (2020) · 2,333 citations
    Demetrios J. Moschandreas, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Engineering h-index 27
    Notable: “Association between substandard classroom ventilation rates and students’ academic achievement” (2010) · 302 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design · Surveying · Professional Practice I · Thermodynamics · Engineering Geology · Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics +34 more
    Architecture40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 10.4
    Sean Keller, Associate Professor; Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives h-index 13
    Notable: “Finexus” (2016) · 150 citations
    Mahjoub Elnimeiri, Professor; Interim Director PhD Program h-index 9
    Notable: “The effect of geometry factors on fenestration energy performance and energy savings in office buildings” (2012) · 180 citations
    Kevin Harrington, Adjunct Professor h-index 3
    Notable: “Exploring the implementation of rewilding in a British local authority: Overcoming challenges and maximising opportunities for landscape-scale management” (2024) · 10 citations
    Allaa Abdelsaid, Adjunct Professor
    Courses: Introduction to Architecture · Design Communication I: Introduction · Design Communication II: Advanced · Architecture Studio I: Elements · Architecture Studio II: Unit · Architecture Studio III: House +34 more
    Applied Mathematics34 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 16.1 #16 of 29 in Mathematics & Statistics
    Chun Liu, Chair of Applied Mathematics Department; Professor of Applied Mathematics h-index 48
    Notable: “A phase field model for the mixture of two incompressible fluids and its approximation by a Fourier-spectral method” (2003) · 673 citations
    Tomasz Bielecki, Professor of Applied Mathematics; Director of Master of Mathematical Finance h-index 36
    Notable: “Optimality of Zero-Inventory Policies for Unreliable Manufacturing Systems” (1988) · 416 citations
    Jay D. Schieber, Professor of Applied Mathematics h-index 34
    F.R. McMorris, Professor Emeritus of Applied Mathematics h-index 28
    Notable: “Comparison of Undirected Phylogenetic Trees Based on Subtrees of Four Evolutionary Units” (1985) · 264 citations
    Courses: Introduction to the Profession · Introduction to Calculus · Thinking Mathematically · Calculus I · Calculus II · Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics +34 more
    Computer Science28 faculty · 35 courses avg h-index 20.8 #60 of 88 in Computer Science
    Peng-Jun Wan, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering h-index 50
    Notable: “Distributed Construction of Connected Dominating Set in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks” (2004) · 657 citations
    Yan Yan, Gladwin Development Chair in Computer Science h-index 41
    Notable: “A Bottom-Up Clustering Approach to Unsupervised Person Re-Identification” (2019) · 596 citations
    Xian-He Sun, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Ron Hochsprung Endowed Chair in Computer Science h-index 36
    Notable: “QoS guided Min-Min heuristic for grid task scheduling” (2003) · 419 citations
    Bogdan Korel, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering h-index 36
    Notable: “Automated software test data generation” (1990) · 972 citations
    Courses: Introduction to the Profession · Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers · Introduction to Computer Programming · Computing Principles · Object-Oriented Programming I · Object-Oriented Programming II +29 more
    Mechanical Engineering19 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 26.1 #52 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Leon L. Shaw, Rowe Family Chair Professor in Sustainable Energy h-index 60
    Notable: “Silicon as a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries: where size, geometry and structure matter” (2015) · 738 citations
    David R. Williams, Professor Emeritus; Research Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering h-index 56
    Notable: “The Solar Orbiter mission” (2020) · 1,075 citations
    Carlo U. Segre, Duchossois Leadership Professor; Professor of Physics h-index 53
    Louis N. Cattafesta III, Carol and Ed Kaplan Armour College Dean of Engineering Endowed Chair h-index 48
    Fluid dynamics Active and passive flow control Aeroacoustics Actuators and sensors Experimental methods and uncertainty analysis Professional Affiliations & Memberships Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fello
    Notable: “Actuators for Active Flow Control” (2011) · 1,041 citations
    Courses: Introduction to the Profession · Mechanics of Solids · Design for Innovation · Advanced Mechanics of Solids · Mechanics of Aerostructures · Dynamics +33 more
    Biomedical Engineering9 faculty · 38 courses avg h-index 33 #69 of 84 in Engineering
    Abhinav Bhushan, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering h-index 24
    Our lab is interested in using microfluidics and microfabrication to engineer tissues as well as to develop sensors for chemical and biochemical measurements. We use these tools to better understand diseases, in particular inflammation and
    Boris Gutman, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Predictive Multimodal Brain MRI Analysis Multivariate Imaging Genetic Markers Predicting Neurodegeneration from Brain MRI Professional Affiliations & Memberships Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) Medical Image Computing and
    John G Georgiadis, Biomedical Engineering Professor
    Prof. Georgiadis’ research interests are driven by open questions related to how the human brain and muscle change with age, and involve the use of non-invasive techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging to probe the human central nervous s
    Jovan Brankov, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
    Jovan Brankov joined Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2002 as a researcher, in 2004 he was promoted to Research Assistant Professor and in 2008 appointed as Assistant Professor.
    Courses: Introduction to the Profession · Biomedical Engineering Computer Applications · Bio-Fluid Mechanics · Biomedical Imaging · Biomaterials · Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory +32 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Illinois Institute of Technology. Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL reports an overall acceptance rate of 55.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 68.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1190–1390, a class size of 519, and a yield of 11.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Private STEM-focused university on Chicago's South Side with Mies van der Rohe-designed campus. 27% international students; strong in CS, engineering, and architecture.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Illinois Institute of Technology: key admissions facts

    Illinois Institute of Technology's overall acceptance rate is 55.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Illinois Institute of Technology's early-round acceptance rate is 68.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Illinois Institute of Technology's SAT middle-50% range is 1190–1390 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Illinois Institute of Technology's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 11.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Illinois Institute of Technology for families earning under $75,000 is about $14,532 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Illinois Institute of Technology on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $12,964 per year in net price at Illinois Institute of Technology, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $29,950 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $17,217 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Illinois Institute of Technology: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$12,964
    $30,001–$48,000$13,415
    $48,001–$75,000$17,217
    $75,001–$110,000$21,858
    Over $110,000$29,950

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Illinois Institute of Technology?

    Illinois Institute of Technology's overall acceptance rate is 55.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 68.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Illinois Institute of Technology?

    Admitted students at Illinois Institute of Technology typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1190–1390 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Illinois Institute of Technology?

    Getting into Illinois Institute of Technology is moderately selective: it admits 55.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Illinois Institute of Technology offer early decision or early action?

    Illinois Institute of Technology offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 68.0%, versus 55.4% overall.

    How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Illinois Institute of Technology — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $14,532 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Illinois Institute of Technology cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $12,964 per year in net price at Illinois Institute of Technology, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $29,950 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $17,217 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Illinois Institute of Technology offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.