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	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
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	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician	×
Packaging Science	×
Telecommunications Technology/technician	×
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	×
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

21,683

Applied

15,438

Accepted

14,000

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,263

Females Applied

6,129

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,420

Males Applied

9,309

Males Accepted

69%

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	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

53,720

Private

Fees

726

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

14,000

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

51%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.69%
Black or African American	5.15%
White or Caucasian	63.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	11.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	4.84%
Other	1.35%

Gender

Male (66.46%)

Female (33.54%)

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 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		Division 3	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 3	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

1,444

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,017

Part-time - 427

Male - 910

Female - 534