RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
About this school
Rochester Institute of Technology, founded in 1829, is a private, technological institution. It offers one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Two out of every three RIT students participate in cooperative education through full-time, paid work positions in business and industry, alternating with classes on campus. Programs are also offered through the Colleges of Applied Science and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. Its 1,300-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Rochester.
- www.rit.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
3,069
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:13,515
- Men:9,151 (67.7%)
- Women:4,364 (32.3%)
Location
Admission Information (RIT)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Rochester Institute of Technology is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | June 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | One Lomb Memorial Drive |
City, State, Zip | Rochester, NY 14623-5603 |
Phone | (585) 475-6631 |
Fax | (585) 475-7424 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 15 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins February 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | Portfolio of original artwork for School of Art, Design and Crafts; interview for BS/MS physician assistant program recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 57% of 20,451 applicants were admitted |
Women | 62% of 6,176 applicants were admitted |
Men | 54% of 14,275 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,258 (28%) of 11,599 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,082 (28%) of 3,820 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,176 (28%) of 7,779 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.70 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 600-700 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 30% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 49% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 20% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 590-680 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 17% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 54% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 27% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26-32 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 47% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 47% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 6% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (RIT)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $40,068 (73.17286971766683%)
- Room & Board: - $12,666 (23.13086672267066%)
- Other Expences: - $1,066 (1.9467475072135578%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $958 (1.7495160524489572%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Rochester Institute of Technology accepts prepayment plan, installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002806 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,297 (88.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,939 (84.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,939 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,501 (77.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 87% |
Average Award | $28,468 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,851 (95.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,968 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,741 (89.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,300 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 446 (23.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 448 (17.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,343 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 10,091 (82.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 9,026 (89.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 9,009 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 7,300 (81.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 87% |
Average Award | $28,000 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 8,593 (95.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,200 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 8,116 (90.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,300 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 3,015 (33.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,800 (14.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,200 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 76% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $38,927 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, National Science Foundation Grants |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (RIT)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,023
Part-Time Faculty
436
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
49%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 34% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 17% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 22% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 4% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 57% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 26% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 728,294 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 3500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Rochester Institute of Technology provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
28.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
59.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
70.0%
Programs & Majors (RIT)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (115)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Communications, General
- Graphic Design
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Nutrition
- Illustration
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Photojournalism
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Printing Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Publishing
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Resort Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Sculpture
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Systems Engineering
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Woodworking, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Computer and information sciences, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Teaching, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study (65)
- Accounting
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astrophysics
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Communication--General
- Computer Art and Design
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Experimental Psychology
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Game Design and Development
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Industrial Design
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Illustration
- Medical Informatics
- Occupational Therapy
- Optical Sciences
- Photography
- Psychology--General
- Public Policy
- Safety Engineering
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Technology and Public Policy
- Telecommunications
- Translation and Interpretation
- Travel and Tourism
Campus Life (RIT)
Location & Geography
Population
210,532
Nearest Metropolitan Area
1,300 acres
Environment
Suburban environment
Campus Size
Rochester
Weather
Temperature | 16.3 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September |
Rain | 160 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 2 mile(s) from campus in Rochester |
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Rochester |
Nearest Train Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Rochester |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
52% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
48%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Tiger |
School Colors | Brown, orange, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Rochester Institute of Technology offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
6% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,447
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
13,515
Women
4,364
Men
9,151
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 9.1% Asian
- 4.9% Black/African-American
- 7.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 67.9% White
- 6.5% Unknown
International Students
6.3% from 67 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
3,069
Student Resources (RIT)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics217 Documents
- Software Engineering133 Documents
- Physics119 Documents
- Psychology36 Documents
- Computer Science33 Documents
Popular Courses
- SWEN-256 - Software Process and Project ManagementSoftware Engineering
- MATH-161 - Applied CalculusMathematics
- PHYS-211 - B University Physics I Bridge WorkshopPhysics
- MATH-221 - H Honors Multivariable and Vector CalculusMathematics
- PHYS-216 - University Physics I: Physics MajorsPhysics
Popular Professors
- Carrie LahnovychMATH-161
- TraylingPHYS-216
- Maurino BautistaMATH-182
- James VallinoSWEN-261
- Selhan SahinECON-101