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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1378, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 13.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,571 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,694.
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News & Alerts
Rochester Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1378
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,872
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
94
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (187)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
- •88% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •The name of the merged institution at the time was called Rochester Athenæum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI).
- •The Mechanics Institute was considered as the surviving school and took over The Rochester Athenæum's 1829 founding charter.
- •In 1944, the school changed its name to Rochester Institute of Technology, re-established The Athenæum's 1829 founding charter and became a full-fledged research university.
- •Upon completion in 1968, the university moved to the new suburban campus, where it resides today.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average