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Enrollment Deposit

How much is RIT's enrollment deposit?

Rochester Institute of Technology requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

Rochester Institute of Technology is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

75.80%

Rochester Institute of Technology is in the top 75.80% of colleges in the state of New York for deposit cost. 6.14% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

80.50%

Rochester Institute of Technology is in the top 80.50% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% ofprivate colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Rochester Institute of Technology educates a diverse community of 16,615 students, with 13,940 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,675 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

16,615


Total Undergraduates

13,940

Total Graduates

2,675


Full-Time vs Part-Time

90% Full-Time

10% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Rochester Institute of Technology has a 67% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Rochester Institute of Technology has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1360 and the average ACT score is 31.


Acceptance Rate

67%


Application Fee

$65

How Do I Apply to Rochester Institute of Technology?

You can apply to Rochester Institute of Technology by going to the official application page and paying the $65 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

45%

Total Score

400

1600

12701450

Reading and Writing

200

800

630710

Math

200

800

640740

ACT

Students submitting ACT

11%

Composite Score

0

36

2933

English

0

36

2634

Math

0

36

2732

Location

Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

Rochester


County

Monroe County


State

New York


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

About

Rochester Institute of Technology features a student-focused approach with a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


Cost

Rochester Institute of Technology makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $39,600 with 76% of students receiving financial assistance including 29% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$39,600


Received Aid

76%


Pell Recipients

29%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $57,016

Out-of-State: $57,016

Demographics

The Rochester Institute of Technology student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
9,227 (66%)
Women
4,713 (34%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
940 (7%)
18-19
5,608 (40%)
20-21
4,847 (35%)
22-24
2,091 (15%)
Over 25
454 (3%)

Outcomes

Rochester Institute of Technology prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 73% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

73%

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