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Illinois Institute of Technology

  • LocationChicago, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,563 students
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Illinois Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Illinois Institute of Technology students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry, which the Archdiocese of Chicago lists under St. James Church. The ministry's page lists Mass on weekdays at 7:30 AM and on Sundays at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the parish, with Saturday adoration and Reconciliation at the ST House.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday7:30 AMSt. James rectory, 2942 S. Wabash · Also available by Zoom, per the ministry page.
  • Sunday9:30 AMSt. James Church, 29th between State and Wabash · English; also available by Zoom, per the ministry page.
  • Sunday1:00 PMSt. James Church, 29th between State and Wabash · Spanish.

Confession 1

  • Saturday3:30 PM–5:00 PMST House, 3347 S. Michigan Ave. · Listed with the Saturday adoration session; the page also offers Reconciliation by appointment.

Adoration 3

  • Saturday3:30 PM–5:00 PMST House, 3347 S. Michigan Ave.
  • Friday8:30 AM–9:30 AMTolton Chapel, St. James Rectory · First Friday of each month.
  • Friday6:00 PM–7:00 PMTolton Chapel, St. James Rectory · First Friday of each month.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is also celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:30AM in the St. James rectory (2942 S. Wabash).”
    Mass is offered every weekday at 7:30 AM at the St. James rectory.
    “Sunday Masses are in the Church at 29th between State and Wabash at 9:30AM in English and 1:00PM in Spanish.”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 9:30 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish at St. James Church.
    “Sunday Masses are in the Church at 29th between State and Wabash at 9:30AM in English and 1:00PM in Spanish.”
    Sunday Mass is offered at 9:30 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish at St. James Church.
    “Eucharistic Adoration/Reconciliation. Spend time in quiet reflection with our Lord, present in the Eucharist and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Saturdays from 3:30-5PM at the ST House”
    Adoration and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 PM at the ST House.
    “Eucharistic Adoration/Reconciliation. Spend time in quiet reflection with our Lord, present in the Eucharist and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Saturdays from 3:30-5PM at the ST House”
    Adoration and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 PM at the ST House.
    “the first Friday of each month at the Tolton Chapel in the St. James Rectory from 8:30-9:30AM and 6-7PM”
    Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month at Tolton Chapel in the St. James Rectory, at 8:30 to 9:30 AM and 6 to 7 PM.
    “the first Friday of each month at the Tolton Chapel in the St. James Rectory from 8:30-9:30AM and 6-7PM”
    Adoration is offered on the first Friday of each month at Tolton Chapel in the St. James Rectory, at 8:30 to 9:30 AM and 6 to 7 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Illinois Institute of Technology, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Jerome's Croatian Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Holy Angels Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Monastery of the Holy Cross: 1.4 mi5St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6St. James Catholic Church (Catholic Campus Ministry): 0.7 miIllinois Institute of Technology (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Jerome's Croatian Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 2823 South Princeton Avenue, Chicago
  2. Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 653 West 37th Street, Chicago
  3. Holy Angels Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 555-605 East Oakwood Boulevard, Chicago
  4. Saint Mary of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 1039 West 32nd Street, Chicago
  5. Monastery of the Holy Cross — 1.4 mi · 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago
  6. St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 218 West Alexander Street, Chicago

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Chicagoarchchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Illinois Institute of Technology Shimer College Vandercook College of Music Illinois College of Optometry St. James Parish”
      The Archdiocese of Chicago lists St. James Parish as the Catholic campus ministry for Illinois Institute of Technology.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Campus Ministry ("CCM") at St. James Church is a student-led organization for students at Illinois Tech, VanderCook College of Music and Illinois College of Optometry.”
      The parish's Catholic Campus Ministry serves Illinois Tech students.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Nick Barille, ST, is named as available for confessions and conversation; no page presents a full-time campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Nick Barille, ST is available for confessions and conversation. You can reach him at nbarille3@gmail.com and (714)328-0126.”
      Fr. Nick Barille, ST, is a priest who serves students for confession and conversation, and is listed with a contact email and phone.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass Monday through Friday at 7:30 AM at the St. James rectory, which is the parish that runs the ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is also celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:30AM in the St. James rectory (2942 S. Wabash).”
      Mass is offered every weekday at 7:30 AM at the St. James rectory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses at St. James Church: 9:30 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Masses are in the Church at 29th between State and Wabash at 9:30AM in English and 1:00PM in Spanish.”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 9:30 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish at St. James Church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Reconciliation is listed with Saturday adoration, 3:30 to 5 PM at the ST House.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration/Reconciliation. Spend time in quiet reflection with our Lord, present in the Eucharist and receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Saturdays from 3:30-5PM at the ST House”
      Adoration and the sacrament of Reconciliation are offered Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 PM at the ST House.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Catholic Campus Ministry is the one recognized Catholic student organization named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It's also a recognized student organization at Illinois Tech, VanderCook and ICO.”
      Catholic Campus Ministry is a recognized student organization at Illinois Tech.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, OCIA and adult confirmation classes, and a small-group gathering are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Midweek Mindfulness - These are unique opportunities to pause, reflect, and pray together.”
      A midweek prayer and discussion gathering meets at the ST House.
      “We hold a retreat for college students at least once/year”
      The campus ministry holds a retreat for college students at least once a year.
      “Adult Confirmation Classes and OCIA - Are you a Catholic who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation?”
      Adult Confirmation classes and OCIA are offered through the campus ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 1 confession, 3 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered on weekdays at 7:30 AM and on Sundays at 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM at St. James Church.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Masses are in the Church at 29th between State and Wabash at 9:30AM in English and 1:00PM in Spanish.”
      Sunday Mass is offered at 9:30 AM in English and 1:00 PM in Spanish at St. James Church.
      “Mass is also celebrated Monday through Friday at 7:30AM in the St. James rectory (2942 S. Wabash).”
      Mass is offered every weekday at 7:30 AM at the St. James rectory.
  • The campus ministry lists a retreat for college students, adult confirmation and OCIA classes, and a midweek prayer and discussion gathering.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Midweek Mindfulness - These are unique opportunities to pause, reflect, and pray together.”
      A midweek prayer and discussion gathering meets at the ST House.
      “We hold a retreat for college students at least once/year”
      The campus ministry holds a retreat for college students at least once a year.
      “Adult Confirmation Classes and OCIA - Are you a Catholic who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation?”
      Adult Confirmation classes and OCIA are offered through the campus ministry.
  • Priests are named as available for confession and conversation.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Nick Barille, ST is available for confessions and conversation. You can reach him at nbarille3@gmail.com and (714)328-0126.”
      Fr. Nick Barille, ST, is a priest who serves students for confession and conversation, and is listed with a contact email and phone.

Concerns

  • The pages name a campus minister and two priests who are available for confession and conversation.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Chicagoarchchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Amy Pelletire Campus Minister and Parish Vitality Coordinator apellettiere@stjameswabash.org”
      The Archdiocese lists Amy Pelletire as the campus minister serving this campus.
    2. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Nick Barille, ST is available for confessions and conversation. You can reach him at nbarille3@gmail.com and (714)328-0126.”
      Fr. Nick Barille, ST, is a priest who serves students for confession and conversation, and is listed with a contact email and phone.

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The Catholic center

St. James Catholic Church (Catholic Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 2907 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60616
  • Distance from campus: 0.7 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Tolton Chapel (in the St. James Rectory), ST House (student gathering space, 3347 S. Michigan Ave.)

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Source: stjameswabash.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stjameswabash.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Student-led Mass on campusOn campus
    Once a month, 5:00 PM
    Student-led Mass in the God Box at Illinois Tech, followed by a meal and conversation at the ST House.
    stjameswabash.org
  • Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation
    Saturdays 3:30-5 PM; first Fridays 8:30-9:30 AM and 6-7 PM
    Adoration and Reconciliation at the ST House and at Tolton Chapel in the St. James Rectory.
    stjameswabash.org, stjameswabash.org

Faith formation 2

  • Midweek Mindfulness
    Midweek; format varies
    Gathering at the ST House for prayer, scripture, and discussion, open to people of all faiths.
    stjameswabash.org
  • Adult Confirmation and OCIA classes
    Classes for adults who are not yet confirmed or who are becoming Catholic.
    stjameswabash.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Campus Ministry student organization
    Recognized student organization at Illinois Tech, VanderCook College of Music and Illinois College of Optometry.
    stjameswabash.org

Retreats 1

  • College student retreat
    At least once a year
    Retreat for college students, run by the campus ministry.
    stjameswabash.org

Social life 2

  • Food for Thought Thursday
    Once a month, 12:30-2:30 PM
    Casual lunch and discussion about faith and life at the ST House, open to everyone.
    stjameswabash.org
  • Coffee & Conversation
    Once a month, after the 9:30 AM Mass
    Shared meal at the St. James Rectory, open to all students.
    stjameswabash.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Archdiocese of Chicagoarchchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Illinois Institute of Technology Shimer College Vandercook College of Music Illinois College of Optometry St. James Parish”
    The Archdiocese of Chicago lists St. James Parish as the Catholic campus ministry for Illinois Institute of Technology.
  2. Campus Ministry | St. James Catholic Churchstjameswabash.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry ("CCM") at St. James Church is a student-led organization for students at Illinois Tech, VanderCook College of Music and Illinois College of Optometry.”
    The parish's Catholic Campus Ministry serves Illinois Tech students.
    “2907 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago IL 60616”
    The campus ministry's address is 2907 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616.
    “The Campus Ministry office is located in the St. James Parish Office and Food Pantry at 2907 S. Wabash.”
    The campus ministry office is in the St. James parish office at 2907 S. Wabash.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
80 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,311 · ACT 29
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,936

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,316
Total students8,563
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$18,425
Cost of attendance (per year)$68,164
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$82,592
Admission rate55%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1311
SAT reading & writing590–720
SAT math590–720
ACT composite26–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 70 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Chicago

His Eminence Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Illinois Institute of Technology a Catholic college?
No. Illinois Institute of Technology is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry at St. James Church.
What is Illinois Institute of Technology’s Catholic Life Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Illinois Institute of Technology?
Mass is listed at St. James rectory, 2942 S. Wabash, St. James Church and 29th between State and Wabash. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Illinois Institute of Technology Compass Recommended?
Yes. Illinois Institute of Technology meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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