Rochester Institute of Technology

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rochester, NY
5.0 2 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

17,098

Location Rochester, New York
Website rit.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#175

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is located in suburban Henrietta, New York, approximately 6 miles south of downtown Rochester. The sprawling 1,300-acre campus features modern brick buildings and an extensive network of enclosed walkways connecting academic facilities. Established in 1829 as the Mechanics Institute, RIT has evolved into a technology-focused research institution known for its cooperative education program, which integrates classroom learning with paid work experience. The university maintains strong programs in engineering, computing, design, and imaging sciences, while also housing the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Students typically reside in campus housing during their first two years, with options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style complexes, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the RIT Tigers, with a particularly strong men's hockey program.

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Ratings

RIT is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rochester Institute of Technology within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1300/1460
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/33
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

66.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.3%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,274

Costs for Rochester Institute of Technology
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$59,274
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$950
Room and Board		$16,142
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,700
Total One Year Cost		$79,166

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rochester Institute of Technology are Visual and Performing Arts, Computer and Information Sciences, and Engineering. 16% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 14% in Computer and Information Sciences, and 13% in Engineering.