Indiana Tech

Indiana Tech is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Fort Wayne, Indiana. IIT was founded in 1930 and now enrolls around 2,257 students a year, including 1,499 undergrads. IIT provides on-campus housing for up to 688 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 50% of students spend their weekends on campus .

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.

Learn more about life at IIT on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from IIT by August 15.

Is IIT a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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

2021 Acceptance Rate for Indiana Tech

It is moderately difficult to get into IIT. IIT admitted 63% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 3,396 applications received in 2021, 2,142 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at IIT

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

About 70% of students who start at IIT return for their second year of college. Around 36% of students who started at IIT earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook IIT Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 81% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

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 2021, 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

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 64% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend IIT full-time are awarded $30,737 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $21,208 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, how does IIT sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is IIT a good school for you?

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Where is IIT?

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

If you want to see IIT for yourself, 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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