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About Rochester Institute of Technology

engineering focusedco op programsarts and technology blenddoctoral research universitylarge private university

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private research university in Rochester, NY, known for its engineering focused, co op programs, and arts and technology blend. With an acceptance rate of 67%, RIT is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,202 students each year. RIT is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1290–1440, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. RIT offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $39,890 per year; the sticker price of $67,427 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Rochester Institute of Technology acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1365
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1290 – 1440 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 29 – 33

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ED advantage at Rochester Institute of Technology: ED acceptance rate is 73% vs 67% regular decision, more than double. If Rochester Institute of Technologyis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Rochester Institute of Technology

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Essay Strategy
RIT wants to see that you understand exactly what program you are applying to, so name specific labs, co-op employers, or faculty research areas within your chosen major when writing your essays. Generic statements about loving technology will not stand out here.
Application Strategy
RIT's co-op program is one of the largest in the country, so explicitly mention in your application how you plan to use cooperative education to connect your degree to a specific career path or industry. Admissions readers want to see that you have thought about your education as a career launchpad.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Rochester Institute of Technology actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$24.7k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$24.8k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$28.9k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$34.5k
110k+~$67k/yr$45.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$65k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
11,957
Undergrad Enrollment
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