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
Director 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 Related
Biology/biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Finance
Hospitality Administration
Hospitality And Recreation Marketing
Hotel/motel Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Resort Management
Restaurant/food Services Management
Special Products Marketing
Tourism And Travel Services Marketing
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Related
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related
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
Desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Graphic Communications
Photographic And Film/video Technology
Printing Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer And Information Systems Security
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
Information Technology
Network And System Administration
System, Networking, And LAN/WAN Management
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Related
Engineering Science
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologies Related
Electromechanical Technology
Engineering-related Technologies
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Occupational Safety And Health Technology
Telecommunications Technology
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Service Systems Administration
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (ASL)
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography And Ultrasound Technology
Medical Illustration
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management And Policy
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physical Sciences Related
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Woodworking
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Commercial Photography
Crafts, Folk Art And Artisanry
Design And Visual Communications
Fine/studio Arts
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Metal And Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19,335

Applied

12,765

Accepted

13,513

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,116

Females Applied

4,363

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,219

Males Applied

8,402

Males Accepted

64%

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 School of Art, Design and Crafts; interview for BS/MS physician assistant program

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	February 15th
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
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		590	680
SAT Math		610	720
ACT Composite		27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

45,244

Private

Fees

646

Full-time student fees

13,540

Room & board

7,902

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

35,000

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,605

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,732

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,500

Avg. Loan Aid

10,700

Avg. Grant Aid

30,405

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

80%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,513

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

46%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.36%
Black or African American	4.3%
White or Caucasian	62.92%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	9.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	3.85%
Other	5.67%

Gender

Male (67.59%)

Female (32.41%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	52%

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	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	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
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	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	No	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
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,425

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,045

Part-time - 380

Male - 892

Female - 533

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