PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Rochester Institute of Technology

Also known as: RIT

📍 Rochester, New York🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 13,215 Undergrads🔗 www.rit.edu

Overview

Rochester Institute of Technology is a large private non-profit research university in Rochester, New York. It enrolls about 13,215 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 67%. Graduates earn a median of $76,571 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

67%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,383

650–720

Net Price

$34,906

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

70%

Retention

89%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$76,571

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

SAT Average

1,383

ACT Composite

29–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200650 – 720 (mid 50%)800

Math

200650 – 740 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

129 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$59,274

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$59,274

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$74,626

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$34,906

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$24,680
$30,001 – $48,000	$24,820
$48,001 – $75,000	$28,874
$75,001 – $110,000	$34,510
$110,001 +	$44,970

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

52.9%

Academics & Programs

Rochester Institute of Technology offers programs across 27 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Computer & Information Sciences

22.9%

Engineering

20.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

13.0%

Engineering Technologies

10.3%

Business, Management & Marketing

7.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.5%

Health Professions

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

70%

On-Time (4yr)

28%

Retention (FT)

89%

% Earning >$25K

84%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$65,457

8 years

$70,978

10 years

$76,571

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

67.1%

White

72.9%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

60.2%

Black or African American

5.9%

Asian

12.1%

Hispanic / Latino

10.4%

Two or more races

5.7%

International

3.8%

Gender

Women

35.1%

Men

64.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochester Institute of Technology hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 67%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1383.

How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost?

In-state tuition is $59,274, and out-of-state is $59,274. Average net price after financial aid is $34,906.

What is Rochester Institute of Technology known for?

Most popular programs include Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts.

What's the graduation rate at Rochester Institute of Technology?

The 6-year graduation rate is 70%, and 89% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.