Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Rochester, New York, Rochester Institute of Technology is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 21,928 prospective students applied, and 16,196 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,119 enrolled in the school. 14,283 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,875 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $50,564 plus fees of $676. RIT is ranked 156 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
RIT is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Rochester Institute of Technology within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#156 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#118 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in New York
#19 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#398 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1420 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,098 |
| Other Fees | $676 |
| Room and Board | $13,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $946 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,260 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 16% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14% |
| Engineering | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Engineering Technology | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195003 IPEDS survey data for Rochester Institute of Technology.
Current students may use the Rochester Institute of Technology GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.