Indiana Tech

Indiana Tech Overview

Indiana Tech is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Fort Wayne, Indiana. IIT was founded in 1930 and now enrolls around 2,309 students per year year, including 1,381 undergraduate students. IIT offers housing for up to 688 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by August 15.

Planning to play sports? IIT has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at IIT on the Student Life page.

Is IIT a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what IIT offers and if it might be the right college for you.

IIT Acceptance Rate 2022

IIT is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at IIT is 65%. Last year, 2,492 students applied to IIT and 1,620 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at IIT

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 62% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at IITreturn for the next year. 40% of IIT undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook IIT Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. 81% of graduates from IIT recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent IIT grads have an average starting salary of $57,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

IIT's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

IIT's endowment was valued at $123.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, IIT spends about $3,640 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at IIT

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

IIT meets 58% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,545 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,371 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at IIT.

Based on this information, does IIT seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is IIT a good school for you?

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Where is Indiana Tech Located?

IIT is located in the urban setting of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

If you want to see IIT for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 69 to Fort Wayne, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Fort Wayne International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what IIT and Fort Wayne are like without leaving home.

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