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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rochester, New York 14623-5603

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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.

Established
1829
Mascot
RITchie the Tiger
Type
Private research university
Conference
Empire 8
Division
Division III

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71%Acceptance
1378SAT Avg
13,225Students
13:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$76,571Earnings 10yr
$29,694Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rochester Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1378

Reading & WritingMid: 670
640720
MathMid: 690
640740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2933

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1378

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$57,016
Room & Board$15,516
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$71,714
Average Net Price$29,694
Median Debt at Graduation$26,778
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,475
$30–48K$25,200
$48–75K$25,561
$75–110K$30,655
$110K+$34,772

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,694

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

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

Programs (187)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,225
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 5%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 12%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.8%
Freshman Retention88.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$65,457
8 Years$70,978
10 Years$76,571

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,500
Men
$74,700

Rankings

Wall Street Journal
#54

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
218 mi(378 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
250 mi(433 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
252 mi(437 min)

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