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Rochester Institute of Technology

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Rochester Institute of Technology Profile

  • 1 Lomb Memorial Dr
    Rochester , NY 14623-5603
    (585) 475-2411
    www.rit.edu/ Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large suburb
    Enrollment
    16,494
    Full time
    13,861
    Part time
    2,633
    Men full time
    9,542
    Women full time
    4,209
    Mission Statement

    -

    Rochester Institute of Technology More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral
    Calendar
    Quarter
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Rochester Institute of Technology Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    6%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    6%
    Hispanic
    4%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    79%
    Non-Resident Alien
    5%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    8%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (585) 475-6631
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $50
    Applied
    12,739
    Admitted
    7,693
    Enrolled
    2,625
    Admitted %
    60%

    Rochester Institute of Technology Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Required where available
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    School counselor recommendation required
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Rochester Institute of Technology Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    80%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    540
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    630
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    560
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    670
    Students submitting ACT
    18%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    24
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    29

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $27,624
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $27,624
    Books and Supplies
    $900
    On-campus room and board
    $9,381
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Rochester Institute of Technology Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    75%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    23% , $3,916 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    75% , $10,500 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    66% , $5,300 on average

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biochemistry 0 15 0 0
    Bioinformatics 0 13 3 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0 2 0 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 22 0 0
    Biomedical Sciences, General 0 20 0 0
    Biotechnology 0 53 0 0
    Ecology 0 18 19 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 0 24 7 0
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 5 0 0 0
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 0 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 8 48 144 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0 0 0 0
    Business/Commerce, General 18 0 0 0
    Finance, General 0 48 17 0
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0 27 0 0
    Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 0 0 0 0
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0 0 20 0
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 0 28 2 0
    Management Information Systems and Services, Other 0 32 0 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 0 0 0
    Operations Management and Supervision 0 0 22 0
    Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 0 41 0 0
    Tourism and Travel Services Management 0 0 5 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Advertising 0 10 0 0
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 17 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0 23 0 0
    Publishing 0 0 6 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 0 28 0 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 0 0 0 0
    Communications Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator 0 0 0 0
    Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 0 0 0 0
    Graphic Communications, General 0 2 9 0
    Graphic Communications, Other 0 0 0 0
    Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant 19 0 0 0
    Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 0 20 0 0
    Printing Management 0 1 0 0
    Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 0 0 7 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 2 0 4 0
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 0 0 0
    Computer and Information Systems Security 0 6 2 0
    Computer Graphics 0 0 14 0
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0 0 0 0
    Computer Science 1 127 63 0
    Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 0 0 16 0
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 0 0 0 0
    Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 16 0 0 0
    Information Science/Studies 0 0 0 0
    Information Technology 0 122 61 0
    System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 0 67 0 0
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0 23 0 0
    Culinary and Personal Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 0 0 0 0
    Education Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art Teacher Education 0 0 15 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 0 0
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 0 1 0
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 34 0
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Engineering, General 0 67 20 0
    Computer Hardware Engineering 0 18 7 0
    Computer Software Engineering 0 62 0 0
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 0 97 42 0
    Engineering, General 1 0 0 0
    Engineering, Other 0 0 0 4
    Industrial Engineering 0 21 34 0
    Manufacturing Engineering 0 0 0 0
    Materials Engineering 0 0 6 0
    Mechanical Engineering 0 114 42 0
    Metallurgical Engineering 0 0 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 0 0 0 0
    CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 0 46 0 0
    Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0 24 0 0
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 1 0 0 0
    Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 0 0 0 0
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 20 0 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 3 0 0 0
    Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology 0 24 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 0 0 0
    Engineering/Industrial Management 0 0 0 0
    Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 0 0 0 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 10 0 0 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0 9 0 0
    Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 9 0 0 0
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1 83 0 0
    Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Robotics Technology/Technician 0 0 0 0
    Telecommunications Technology/Technician 0 4 13 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0 5 0 0
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 0 4 0 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    American Sign Language (ASL) 0 0 0 0
    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0 20 0 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 0 0 0
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0 0 3 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 0 1 0
    Health Services Administration 0 0 0 0
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1 0 10 0
    Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 0 36 0 0
    Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 0 0 0 0
    Optometric Technician/Assistant 2 0 0 0
    Physician Assistant 0 29 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 21 0 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Applied Mathematics 0 26 3 0
    Computational Mathematics 0 5 0 0
    Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0 0 2 0
    Mathematics, General 0 0 0 0
    Statistics, General 0 9 32 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 194 44 0
    Science, Technology and Society 0 0 3 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0 0 0 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 0 21 6 0
    Organic Chemistry 0 0 0 0
    Physical Sciences 0 0 0 0
    Physical Sciences, Other 0 7 12 15
    Physics, General 0 14 0 0
    Polymer Chemistry 0 0 0 0
    Precision Production Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Furniture Design and Manufacturing 0 0 0 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Psychology, General 0 27 0 0
    School Psychology 0 0 18 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Community Organization and Advocacy 10 0 0 0
    Public Administration 0 0 0 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0 0 0 0
    Public Policy Analysis 0 6 0 0
    Social Work 0 0 0 0
    Science Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 6 0 0 0
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 35 0 0
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Economics, General 0 13 0 0
    International Relations and Affairs 0 7 0 0
    Urban Studies/Affairs 0 0 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 0 0 0
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0 6 3 0
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production 0 45 0 0
    Commercial and Advertising Art 24 84 11 0
    Design and Visual Communications, General 0 0 0 0
    Drawing 3 34 0 0
    Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 0 0 0 0
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0 10 4 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 11 6 0
    Graphic Design 0 0 0 0
    Industrial Design 1 36 5 0
    Interior Design 0 14 0 0
    Metal and Jewelry Arts 0 10 1 0
    Painting 0 0 0 0
    Photography 4 100 16 0
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 0 0 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0 0 3 0

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    Dec 1st
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    Jan 15th
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    Feb 1st
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 1st
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    Jun 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Apr 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    Apr 1st
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    Mar 15th
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    May 1st

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.rit.edu/admissions
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.rit.edu/maps/virtualtour/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Rochester Institute of Technology Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    NCAA Div. III
    Baseball program
    NCAA Div. III
    Cross country/track program
    NCAA Div. III

    Rochester Institute of Technology Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    Yes
    Air Force
    Yes

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Rochester Institute of Technology Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
National Merit, National Achievement, and National Hispanic Scholarships $15,000 Y
RIT Achievement Scholarships— All Programs $4,000 - $6,000 Y N N
RIT Honors Program Scholarships $1,000 Y N N
RIT National Co-op Scholarships $6,000 Y
RIT Presidential Scholarships $7,500 - $13,000 Y N N N
RIT/FIRST Robotics Scholarships $6,000 Y N N N
RIT/Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Scholarships $6,000 Y N N N
RIT/SAE Engineering Scholarships $6,000 Y N N N
RIT Achievement Scholarships for Transfer Students $6,000 N Y N
RIT Nathaniel Rochester Society (NRS) Scholarships $2,000 N Y N N
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Student Reviews of Rochester Institute of Technology

4.7
based on 8 reviews

  • Geoff from Avon, NY

    One of the best ways to meet friends and get a jump on your classes is to join a learning community. You will be automatically registered for your classes and you will be with other students for your major.<br/><br/>If you end up with a roommate you… more read full review

    One of the best ways to meet friends and get a jump on your classes is to join a learning community. You will be automatically registered for your classes and you will be with other students for your major.

    If you end up with a roommate you just can't live with, don't panic! Just talk to housing and you'll be able to move by the end of the week. (It was one of the best decisions of my life!)

    Everybody likes to complain about the food at Gracie's but I think it's delicious! Always eat at Mongo's!

    Can't find the energy to wake up for lunch? No problem! Ask your professor if you can eat in his/her class. I saved tons of time by enjoying my food while learning.

    If you're having a tough time with your math homework, there is free tutoring always available. A writing lab will also help review your papers and essays as well.

    Didn't get the professor you wanted? Just email them! Most professors are willing to overfill their classrooms so that you don't have to suffer through a quarter with a poor teacher.

    If you need anything else, just ask your RA, your academic adviser or even President Destler. All of these resources are bound to know how to answer your inquiries.

    Finally, stay organized! RIT's quarter system moves fast and if you fall behind, you'll get buried with work in no time. Make friends and work together to get through your classes with A's! (But don't overwork yourself. There is plenty of time for relaxing and spending time doing whatever you want.) read full review

  • James from Woodstock, GA

    My current major is Microelectronic Engineering. RIT is the only school in the nation that offers this major. This school is fantastic and has actually challenged me. I was used to getting an A in everything but in this school that's not possible… more read full review

    My current major is Microelectronic Engineering. RIT is the only school in the nation that offers this major. This school is fantastic and has actually challenged me. I was used to getting an A in everything but in this school that's not possible for me. The teachers in general are great and because this is a hands on and co-op school it makes the learning process a lot easier. read full review

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