Illinois Institute of Technology, founded in 1940, is a private institution. ITT is known for its outstanding programs in engineering and architecture with project-based team learning. Small classes with accessible world-class faculty are a distinguishing feature of the ITT experience. A large merit-based scholarship program makes ITT affordable. Its 128-acre campus is located three miles south of Chicago''s Loop. The campus plan and many of its buildings were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.