Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,543
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Rochester, New York, RIT is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Rochester Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, RIT emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

RIT boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,756

Cost of attendance at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,756

Cost of attendance at Rochester Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Rochester Institute of Technology received on average $31,960 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,960

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	931	30%	$4,735	$4,408,228
Other Federal Grant	1,930	62%	$3,582	$6,913,485
State Grant/Scholarships	686	22%	$2,849	$1,954,565
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,074	99%	$29,252	$89,921,753
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,091	100%	$31,960	$98,789,803

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rochester Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rochester Institute of Technology students is 69.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.1%.

69.0%

asian 75.0% 201 students
African American 57.3% 86 students
white 70.9% 1,362 students
unknown 68.6% 35 students
hispanic 58.4% 150 students
International Students 74.2% 98 students
Mixed Race 57.5% 65 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rochester Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rochester Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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