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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 19,744 prospective students applied, and 13,964 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,683 enrolled in the school. 14,867 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,596 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $45,244 plus fees of $646. RIT is ranked 174 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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RIT is rated within the top 29% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#174 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#132 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in New York
#21 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#417 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1410 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,098 |
| Other Fees | $646 |
| Room and Board | $13,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $946 |
| Total One Year Cost | $61,474 |
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.