Rochester Institute of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #517 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #186 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #162 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 221 | In New York State |
| #2 of 9 | In Rochester |
| #98 of 1,577 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 155 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 14,076
- Graduates
- 2,787
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rit.edu
Rochester Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rochester Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 73% |
| Applicants | 24,269 | 14,374 | 9,894 |
| Admissions | 17,328 | 10,135 | 7,193 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,053 | 1,969 | 1,084 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
5,016 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
614 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,299 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1280
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rochester Institute of Technology are 1280-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
308 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rochester Institute of Technology are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9016 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1972 (12%) |
| Asian | 1782 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 1352 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1131 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 806 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 774 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rochester Institute of Technology is $39,753 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,475 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,200 |
| $48-75K | $25,561 |
| $75-110K | $30,655 |
| $110K+ | $34,772 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,136 | $56,884 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,136 | $56,884 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,136 | $56,884 |
| Fee in-district | $880 | $880 |
| Fee in-state | $880 | $880 |
| Fee out-of-state | $880 | $880 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,886 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,432 |
| Room charge | $9,032 |
| Meal charge | $7,400 |
Rochester Institute of Technology majors
Rochester Institute of Technology has granted 2,438 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 992 master's across 61 programs, and 63 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 195 | 82 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 173 | 76 | 3 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 154 | 26 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 89 | 44 | 4 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 112 | 22 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 87 | 42 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 | 107 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 73 | 29 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 92 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 82 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 58 | 15 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 43 | 29 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 36 | 36 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 55 | 11 | ||
| Photography | 58 | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 18 | 38 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 39 | 22 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 55 | |||
| Informatics | 3 | 14 | 38 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 50 | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 50 | |||
| Information Technology | 47 | |||
| Graphic Design | 44 | |||
| Packaging Science | 34 | 9 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 42 | |||
| Physics, General | 33 | 9 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 39 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 32 | 6 | ||
| Applied Statistics, General | 20 | 17 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 36 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 35 | |||
| Management Science | 33 | |||
| Illustration | 32 | |||
| Optics & Optical Sciences | 7 | 7 | 18 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 29 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 3 | 25 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 27 | |||
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 26 | |||
| Finance, General | 26 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 5 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | 2 | ||
| Biotechnology | 22 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | 14 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 21 | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 17 | 3 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 20 | |||
| Interior Design | 17 | 2 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 19 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 18 | |||
| Materials Science | 17 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Computational Mathematics | 16 | |||
| Engineering, General | 6 | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 14 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | 6 | ||
| Medical Illustration & Medical Illustrator | 8 | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |||
| Environmental Science | 9 | 4 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 10 | 3 | ||
| Astrophysics | 6 | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 12 | |||
| Digital Humanities | 12 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 11 | |||
| Bioinformatics | 7 | 4 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | 10 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 10 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | 2 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 9 | |||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 8 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 8 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | |||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 6 | |||
| Advertising | 5 | |||
| Digital Marketing | 5 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 5 | |||
| Journalism | 5 | |||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 4 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | |||
| Financial Analytics | 3 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| School Psychology | 3 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |||
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 2 | |||
| Telecommunications Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 2 | |||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | |||
| Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD & CADD | 1 | |||
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 1 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Jewelry Arts | 1 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 73 | 2,438 | 992 | 63 |
Rochester Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 68% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rochester Institute of Technology is a world-class research university with 26,368 scientific papers published and 588,618 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 155 | 646 |
| 1993 | 180 | 724 |
| 1994 | 159 | 778 |
| 1995 | 192 | 858 |
| 1996 | 198 | 1024 |
| 1997 | 165 | 1203 |
| 1998 | 178 | 1244 |
| 1999 | 192 | 1368 |
| 2000 | 244 | 1613 |
| 2001 | 246 | 1738 |
| 2002 | 474 | 3161 |
| 2003 | 504 | 3451 |
| 2004 | 590 | 4261 |
| 2005 | 627 | 5511 |
| 2006 | 697 | 7668 |
| 2007 | 664 | 8352 |
| 2008 | 715 | 10511 |
| 2009 | 816 | 12043 |
| 2010 | 890 | 14072 |
| 2011 | 914 | 15535 |
| 2012 | 1014 | 17542 |
| 2013 | 1057 | 18487 |
| 2014 | 1302 | 21032 |
| 2015 | 1148 | 22395 |
| 2016 | 1113 | 26200 |
| 2017 | 1124 | 28870 |
| 2018 | 1156 | 36458 |
| 2019 | 1258 | 43304 |
| 2020 | 1573 | 48268 |
| 2021 | 1340 | 56660 |
| 2022 | 1312 | 50030 |
| 2023 | 1214 | 56985 |
| 2024 | 1079 | 56509 |
Rochester Institute of Technology alumni
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Matt Hamill
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighteramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Matt Hamill is an American former mixed martial artist and wrestler who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. He is a three-time NCAA Division III National Champion in wrestling (167 lb class in 1997, 190 lb class in 1998 and 197 lb class in 1999) while attending the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York.
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Christopher Tanev
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Christopher Tanev is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Dallas Stars.
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Michael Smith
- Occupations
- television presentercookrestaurateur
- Biography
-
Michael Dixon Smith CM is an American-born Canadian chef and cookbook writer. He has hosted The Inn Chef, Chef at Home, and judged on Chopped: Canada on the Canadian Food Network. Smith is Prince Edward Island's Food Ambassador, a nutritional activist, and an advocate for sustainable home cooking and farm-to-table cuisine.
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John Resig
- Occupations
- computer scientisttechnology evangelistengineerprogrammer
- Biography
-
John Resig is an American software engineer and entrepreneur, best known as the creator and lead developer of the jQuery JavaScript library. As of 2021, he works as the chief software architect at Khan Academy.
General info
| Alternative names | RIT R.I.T. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1829 |
| Motto | A Category-of-One University |
| Colors | orange, burnt umber |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-May; Also Summer Sessions) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,862 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Lomb Memorial Dr Rochester, New York, 14623-5603 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 211,000 |
| Phone | 5854752411 |