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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology is a large, private institution located in Rochester, ny. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 187 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

14,076 undergraduates

$56,664 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Rochester Institute of Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 71.4%

SAT score average 1378

ACT score average 31

Average high school GPA 4.00

Application fee $65

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Key deadlines

November

323 days away Early Decision date

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November

323 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rochester Institute of Technology is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology

Engineering and Technology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Business and Management

Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Computer Software and Media Applications

Mechanical Engineering

Design and Applied Arts

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $56,664

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,516

Books & supplies $1,100

Other expenses $1,700

Cost of attendance* $74,980

Average financial aid package $56,800

Estimated cost $18,180 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $56,664

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,516

Books & supplies $1,100

Other expenses $1,700

Cost of attendance* $74,980

Average financial aid package $56,800

Estimated cost $18,180 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rochester Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,076, with gender binary students split 65% male and 35% female.

Total enrollment

16,863

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

53%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

11%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

18%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rochester Institute of Technology, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623

5854752411

www.rit.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rochester Institute of Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rochester Institute of Technology?

Rochester Institute of Technology is located in Rochester, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Rochester Institute of Technology?

The acceptance rate for Rochester Institute of Technology is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Rochester Institute of Technology?

The average high school GPA for Rochester Institute of Technology students was 4.00.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rochester Institute of Technology?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rochester Institute of Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $299,920.

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