Overview

Rochester Institute of Technology is a University institution located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 60 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623-5604
United States

Contact Ms. Marian Nicoletti
Assistant VP and Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@rit.edu
Phone: 585-475-6631
Fax: 585-475-7424

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hospitality And Recreation Marketing Operations
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Development
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Research And Development Management
Resort Management
Restaurant/food Services Management
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Publishing
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Printing Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
Informatics
Information Technology
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation
Network And System Administration/administrator
System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
Civil Drafting And Civil Engineering Cad/cadd
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
Packaging Science
Telecommunications Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Medical Illustration/medical Illustrator
Medical Informatics
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Museology/museum Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Woodworking, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Commercial Photography
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry
Design And Visual Communications, General
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Jewelry Arts
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,763

Applied

15,909

Accepted

13,940

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,331

Females Applied

6,345

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

14,432

Males Applied

9,564

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3.4 Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	Portfolio of original artwork for Schools of Art, Design and Film and Animation; interview for BS/MS physician assistant program

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	666	630	710
SAT Math	686	640	740
ACT Composite	31	29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,720

Private

Fees

798

Full-time student fees

14,978

Room & board

8,728

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

47,623

Avg. Financial Aid Package

51,335

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,140

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,433

Avg. Loan Aid

14,595

Avg. Grant Aid

32,602

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,940

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

51%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.15%
Black or African American	5.18%
White or Caucasian	61.99%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	11.69%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	5.03%
Other	2.38%

Gender

Male (66.19%)

Female (33.81%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Brick City Festival (fall/parents' weekend), Freezefest (Winter Weekend) and Creativity and Innovation Festival/Spring Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,449

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,018

Part-time - 431

Male - 894

Female - 555