<p>The real reason is the quarter system, and the admissions process. RIT admits a lot of students, and their engineering student make-up is statistically less prepared than that of other colleges. </p>
<p>So if a student comes to college, not prepared for the challenge, the quarter system is utterly without mercy. If you flunk the first test, there’s no way to get a B/A in the class. </p>
<p>Good thread on the issue: </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rochester-institute-technology/234615-answer-why-rit-has-low-retention.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rochester-institute-technology/234615-answer-why-rit-has-low-retention.html</a></p>