RIT Description

Are you looking for a place where you can kick-start your critical and creative-thinking mind, and work along with instructors who are experienced experts in the industry that interests you? Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a privately endowed, coeducational university, is a hub of innovation that takes advantage of a rare dedication to experiential learning.

Rochester Institute of Technology is known throughout the world as a leading institute for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, providing unmatched services and support.

RIT offers more than 100 programs for students to study, including certificate, diploma, advanced certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate programs, as well as some undeclared courses to choose from.

Programs range from Doctor of Philosophy to Master of Science or Architecture to Associate of Occupational Studies. The institute offers programs for students of all interests.

Few people come close in their lifetime to the experience that college life at RIT provides. With students from across the US and over 100 countries, and more than 200 clubs and organizations to choose from, students are sure to learn from each other and create a broad network of acquaintances, as well as friends.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Tigers

Nickname

RIT

Website

www.rit.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$29,283

Out-of-State Tuition

$29,283

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

15,158

RIT Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
12,689
Freshman Class
2,602
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,158

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
83%
Graduate
17%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
49%
Out-of-State
51%

Gender of Students

Women
31%
Men
69%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
5%
Caucasian
75%
Latino
4%
Other
11%

Students State Origin

New York
49%
Pennsylvania
7%
New Jersey
5%
Massachusetts
4%
Connecticut
4%
Other
31%

International Students

International
9%
Domestic
91%