BS Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Build a strong foundation in software engineering and explore cutting-edge areas of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Become equipped with industry-aligned experience and the hard and soft skills needed thrive in the quick-shifting world of computing through internships and research opportunities in the heart of Chicago’s tech hub, just minutes from campus, with a B.S. in computer science from Illinois Tech.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Computing and Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: CS 495-02 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction:; CS 495-01 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing; CS 495-02/595-02 Augmented and Virtual Reality. Specializations: Data Science; Information Security; Distributed and Cloud Computing; Information and Knowledge Management Systems.

Career pathways

Prepared for a variety of high-tech careers: Software engineer; Web developer; Data scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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