A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at RIT are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 42% more male students than female students enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 10% men to 7% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, RIT has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,635
|
| Women |
1,152
|
RIT serves a high number of out-of-state students with 56% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195003 IPEDS survey data for Rochester Institute of Technology.
Last updated February 24, 2025