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Rochester Institute of Technology

:round_pushpin: Rochester, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 71%

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private university in Rochester, New York. RIT was founded in 1829 and enrolls 19,736 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 19,736
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 71%
Tuition and fees
In State $56,664
Out-of-State $56,664
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Rochester Institute of Technology, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 640 680 720
SAT Math 640 690 740
ACT Composite 29 31 33
ACT English 28 32 35
ACT Math 27 29 32
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 1

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Rochester Institute of Technology.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $55,784 $55,784
Fees $880 $880
Room and Board $15,516 $15,516
Books $1,100 $1,100
Total (Before Financial Aid): $73,280 $73,280

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Computer Science 195 82
Mechanical Engineering 173 76 3
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 154 26
Electrical and Computer Engineering 89 44 4
Computer Software Engineering 113 22
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 89 42
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 109
Computer Engineering, General 73 29
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 92
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 82
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 58 15
Physician Associate/Assistant 36 36
Industrial Engineering 43 29
Industrial and Product Design 55 11
Photography 58 6
Business Administration and Management, General 19 38 0
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 39 22
Informatics 16 38
Management Information Systems, General 56
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 55
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 50 1
Information Technology 47
Biomedical Sciences, General 45
Graphic Design 45
Packaging Science 34 9
Physics, General 33 9
Applied Statistics, General 21 17
Information Science/Studies 39
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 32 6
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 36
Chemical Engineering 35
Management Science 33
Optics/Optical Sciences 7 7 18
Psychology, General 32
Illustration 32
Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician 11 20
Secondary Education and Teaching 29
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 28
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 25
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 26
Finance, General 26 0
Accounting 24 2
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 26
Chemistry, General 20 5
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 7 18
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 18
Biotechnology 22
Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
Computational and Applied Mathematics 17 3
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 20
Manufacturing Engineering 19
Interior Design 17 2
Computational Mathematics 19
Materials Science 17
Physical Sciences, General 8 1 2
Engineering, General 6 9
Applied Mathematics, General 15
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 14
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 8 6
Environmental Science 10 4
Mass Communication/Media Studies 8 6
Sustainability Studies 10 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13
Digital Humanities 12
Political Science and Government, General 12
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 9
International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
Biochemistry 12
Astrophysics 6 6
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 12
Bioinformatics 7 4
Public Policy Analysis, General 1 10
Art Teacher Education 11
Financial Mathematics 10
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
Sociology and Anthropology 9
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 8
Organizational Leadership 8
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 8
Museology/Museum Studies 7
International/Globalization Studies 6
School Psychology 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 6
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 6
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 6
Journalism 5
Digital Marketing 5
Human Resources Development 5
Philosophy 5
Advertising 5
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
History, General 4
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 4
Experimental Psychology 3
Financial Analytics 3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 3
Medical Informatics 3
Health and Wellness, General 3
Furniture Design and Manufacturing 0 2
English Language and Literature, General 2
Sociology, General 2
Telecommunications Technology/Technician 2
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Tourism and Travel Services Management 2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
Nutrition Sciences 1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1
Jewelry Arts 1 0

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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