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Rochester Institute of Technology

Overview

Student Population
16,584
National Rank
#149
Rochester Institute of Technology overview
Location Rochester, New York
Online rit.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Rochester Institute of Technology overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation Undergrad/Graduate

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 20,451 prospective students applied, and 11,599 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,758 enrolled in the school.  14,919 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,665 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $39,506 plus fees of $562. RIT is ranked 149 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Exceptional 
Rochester Institute of Technology overview
SAT 1260/1430
ACT 26/32
GPA 3.6
Applications Accepted
56.7% 
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$39,506
Costs for Rochester Institute of Technology
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,066
Other Fees$562
Room and Board $12,666
Budget for Other Expenses$914
Total One Year Cost$54,714
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$64,900 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
64% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rochester Institute of Technology students
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.

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