School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 60 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5604 (585) 475-6631 Fax: (585) 475-7424 [email protected] Contact: Daniel Shelley Assistant Vice President and Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 60 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5604 (585) 475-2411 www.rit.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 13,861 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,625 Degree-seeking undergrads: 13,056 Graduate enrollment: 2,633 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 60% Percent students who return sophomore year: 88% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $26,481 | $28,035 | $29,283 | $30,717 | +4.90% |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,050 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,054 | $9,381 | $9,642 | $10,044 | +4.17% |
| Other | $1,025 | $1,025 | $975 | $975 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,054 | $9,381 | $9,642 | $10,044 | +4.17% |
| Other | $1,025 | $1,025 | $975 | $975 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $37,460 | $39,341 | $40,950 | $42,786 | +4.48% |
| In-state Off Campus | $37,460 | $39,341 | $40,950 | $42,786 | +4.48% |
| In-state with Family | $27,381 | $28,935 | $30,333 | $31,767 | +4.73% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $33,234 |
| In-state Student Fees | $219 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $33,234 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $219 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,390 | 92% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,285 | 88% | $31,571,415 | $13,817 |
| • Federal grants | 672 | 26% | $3,061,395 | $4,556 |
| • Pell grants | 672 | 26% | $2,248,639 | $3,346 |
| • Other federal grants | 522 | 20% | $812,756 | $1,557 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 856 | 33% | $1,985,952 | $2,320 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,200 | 85% | $26,524,068 | $12,056 |
| Student loan aid | 2,186 | 84% | $14,057,024 | $6,430 |
| • Federal student loans | 2,186 | 84% | $10,421,042 | $4,767 |
| • Other student loans | 509 | 20% | $3,635,982 | $7,143 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 2254 | 863 | 11 | 145 | 148 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Deaf Studies | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 131 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | 4 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Biotechnology | 63 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 248 | 207 | – | 35 | 59 |
| Accounting | 36 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 10 | 1 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Programs | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 46 | 133 | – | 10 | 32 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Business/Commerce | – | – | – | 9 | 1 |
| Finance | 27 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 52 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Development | – | 23 | – | – | 7 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Leadership | – | 17 | – | – | 1 |
| Project Management | – | – | – | – | 15 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | – | 8 | – | 1 | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 25 | 6 | – | – | 2 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 83 | 17 | – | 4 | 1 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Graphic Communications, Other | 24 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 20 | 2 | – | – | 1 |
| Printing Management | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 307 | 118 | 1 | 16 | 13 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | 1 | 1 | 11 | – |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 13 | 6 | – | – | 3 |
| Computer Graphics | – | 2 | – | – | 1 |
| Computer Science | 114 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 66 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Informatics | 110 | 44 | – | 2 | – |
| Information Science/Studies | – | 3 | – | – | 2 |
| Information Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology Project Management | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 4 | – | – | – | 6 |
| Education | – | 32 | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 368 | 215 | 2 | – | 1 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | 68 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 83 | 66 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 34 | 34 | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 129 | 57 | – | – | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | 261 | 69 | – | 12 | 28 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | – | – | – | 5 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 42 | – | – | – | 13 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 32 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | 7 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 71 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 2 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Packaging Science | 47 | 23 | – | – | – |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | 4 | 19 | – | – | 2 |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 32 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 32 | – | – | 2 | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 77 | 17 | – | 1 | 9 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 23 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | – | 11 | – | – | 4 |
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | 27 | 3 | – | 1 | – |
| Medical Informatics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Physician Assistant | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 40 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Human Services | 5 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Public Policy Analysis | 5 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 25 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | – | – | – | 24 | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 30 | 19 | – | 1 | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | 14 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Computational Mathematics | 10 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Statistics | 2 | 16 | – | – | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 192 | 40 | – | – | – |
| International/Global Studies | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 175 | 40 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 6 | 3 | – | – | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 6 | 3 | – | – | 2 |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 28 | 8 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 13 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Materials Science | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 17 | 8 | – | – |
| Physics | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Polymer Chemistry | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Precision Production Trades | 1 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 1 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | 16 | – | – | 5 |
| Experimental Psychology | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 12 | – | – | 5 |
| Social Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | – | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 359 | 64 | – | 43 | 5 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 39 | – | – | 28 | – |
| Drawing | 23 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 8 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 11 | 8 | – | 1 | – |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 27 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 50 | 10 | – | 8 | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | 34 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 7 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Photography | 81 | 18 | – | 3 | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Work and Family Studies | 15 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Facilities Planning and Management | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 15 | – | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Ceramics A,B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B,C Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology B Family & Consumer Sciences Consumer Economics B Foreign Language & Literature American Sign Language (ASL) A,B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Diagnostic Medical Sonography B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mathematics Applied Mathematics A,B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics/Computer Science B Personal & Culinary Services Restaurant/Catering Management A,B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry A,B Precision Production Trades Furniture DesignManufacturing A,B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rochester Institute of Technology Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (585) 475-2411 |
| Website: | www.rit.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.rit.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623-5603 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 16,254 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 70% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,329 (82% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $45,890 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $45,890 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $23,248 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rochester Institute of Technology Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Education | 2 | ||||
| Engineering | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Precision Production | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | |
| Grand total | 29 | 19 | 85 | 62 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rochester Institute of Technology and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $45,890 |
| Out-of-state | $45,890 |
| Books and supplies | $1,098 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $47,818 |
| Out-of-state | $47,818 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,785 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,695 | 95% | $23,248 |
| Student loan aid | 1,950 | 69% | $9,685 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,760 | 87% | $20,774 |
| Federal student loans | 8,099 | 60% | $6,103 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rochester Institute of Technology. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rochester Institute of Technology students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 19,744 | 12,647 | 7,097 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 75% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 14% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rochester Institute of Technology Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 16,254 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,313 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,941 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rochester Institute of Technology Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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