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Chances of getting into Rochester Institute of Technology

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
71%
Admission Difficulty for Rochester Institute of Technology
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into RIT and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at RIT is 71%.  It ranks #72 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. RIT is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 15,645 out of 21,923 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 14 percent on standardized admission tests. Rochester Institute of Technology typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The RIT application fee is $65 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rochester Institute of Technology you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1360 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rochester Institute of Technology. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

RIT SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1270-1450
Applicants Submitting SAT 
39%
SAT Scores for Rochester Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 630
SAT Math 25th 640
SAT Composite 25th 1270
SAT Scores for Rochester Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 710
SAT Math 75th 740
SAT Composite 75th 1450
Average SAT Score 1360

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Rochester Institute of Technology?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Rochester Institute of Technology score in the top 15 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1270-1450.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Rochester Institute of Technology admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1450 and Above Good >82%
1360 to 1450 Avg + 71%-82%
1270 to 1360 Avg - 56%-71%
1180 to 1270 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1180 Low <40%
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RIT ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
28-33 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
12%
ACT Scores for Rochester Institute of Technology
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 26
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 28
ACT Scores for Rochester Institute of Technology
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 33
ACT Composite 75th 33
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into RIT ?

Rochester Institute of Technology is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

RIT regularly accepts students who score 28 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 12 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 28-33.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Rochester Institute of Technology admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >84%
30 to 33 Avg + 71%-84%
28 to 30 Avg - 59%-71%
26 to 28 Reach 47%-59%
Less than 26 Low <47%
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RIT GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.7
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Rochester Institute of Technology?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into RIT . The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Rochester Institute of Technology was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as RIT accepts 71% of students who apply.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Rochester Institute of Technology freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Rochester Institute of Technology students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 43%
Top 25% of class 74%
Top 50% of class 95%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Rochester Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,381 13,542 21,923
Accepted 6,232 9,413 15,645
Acceptance Rate 74% 70% 71%
Enrolled 1,100 2,255 3,355
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 24% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
0

Applicants have 0 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rochester Institute of Technology is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rochester Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rochester Institute of Technology Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rochester Institute of Technology
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Rochester Institute of Technology prefer SAT or ACT?

39% of students submit their SAT scores to RIT . 12% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Rochester Institute of Technology?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to RIT . Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Rochester Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1270 and 1450. 39% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Rochester Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 33. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.