Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester NY 14623
(585) 475-2411

General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
15,048 (12,689 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
84% / 16%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
67% / 33%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
83% / 17%
- In-State / Out-of-State
47% / 53%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$29,283
- Room & Board$9,642
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
88%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,800
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants12,725
- Students Admitted
7,689
(60%)
- Students Enrolled2,625
(21%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class33%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-670
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
530-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
See More About Admissions »
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Management Information Systems, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Tourism and Travel Services Management
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Publishing
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Graphic Communications, General
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Graphic Communications, Other
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Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
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Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
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Printing Management
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Graphics
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Computer Science
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Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Technology
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System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Hardware Engineering
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering, Other
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
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Robotics Technology/Technician
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Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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American Sign Language (ASL)
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services Administration
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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Optometric Technician/Assistant
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Physician Assistant
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Mathematics and statistics
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Computational Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
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Social Work
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Illustration
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Interior Design
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Painting
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants12,725
- Students Admitted
7,689
(60%)
- Students Enrolled2,625
(21%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class33%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class67%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class92%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-630
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-670
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
530-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline12/01
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$29,283
- Room & Board$9,642
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid88%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,800
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants27%$4,132
- Pell Grants27%$2,918
- Other Federal Grants21%$1,563
- State & Local Grants35%$2,450
- Institutional Grants84%$11,500
- Federal Loans72%$4,712
- Non-Federal Loans17%$6,547
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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