Rochester Institute of Technology Comparison

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Overview

RIT
Location Rochester, NY
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 16,615
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #172
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website rit.edu
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Costs

RIT
Tuition (In State) $53,720
Tuition (Out of State) $53,720
Room & Board $14,978
Avg Net Price $39,600
Avg Grant Aid $29,122
% Receiving Grant Aid 97%

Admission

RIT
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 23,976
Admitted 16,105
Acceptance Rate 67.2%
Enrolled % 19.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.7
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 29/33
SAT Range 1270/1450
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2024

Academics

RIT
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (16%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (14%)
  • Engineering (13%)
  • Business (13%)
  • Engineering Technology (11%)

Outcomes

RIT
Graduation Rate 64%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $64,900
Making Student Loan Payments 75%
Median Student Loan Debt $28,000
Median Loan Payment $289

Diversity

RIT
% Men 65%
% Women 35%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 66%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

RIT
% In-State 47%
% Out-of-State 49%

Campus

RIT
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/