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Rochester Institute of Technology

1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623

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Rochester Institute of Technology School Description

RIT is a nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds—and from 50 states and more than 95 countries—have chosen to attend RIT.

Few universities provide RIT’s depth and breadth of career-oriented studies. Our eight colleges offer more than 90 different bachelor’s degree programs in art and design, business, engineering, science and mathematics, criminal justice, photography, environmental studies, hospitality and service management, computer science, information technology, bioinformatics, and many other areas.

As a major technical university, RIT offers academic opportunities that extend far beyond science and technology, including more liberal arts courses and faculty than you will find at most liberal arts colleges. With a strong foundation in the humanities and social sciences, you’ll gain an understanding of both technological developments and the philosophy and ethical issues that go with them.

The RIT community engages and motivates students through stimulating and collaborative experiences. Our mission is to provide technology-based educational programs for personal and professional development. We rigorously pursue new and emerging career areas. We develop and deliver curricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions. Our community is committed to diversity and student centeredness and is distinguished by our innovative and collaborative spirit.

Internal and external partnerships expand our students’ experiential learning. RIT is committed to mutually enriching relationships with alumni, government, business and the world community. Teaching, learning, scholarship, leadership development, and student success are our central enterprises.

At RIT, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved outside the classroom. Take advantage of your free time. Try something new. Achieve your full potential. Our campus is alive with energy and activity, providing round-the-clock opportunities for leadership, entertainment, relaxation, and personal growth. Your active participation in the many aspects of student life helps to ensure that you’ll graduate well educated and well rounded.

At RIT, we know your surroundings help shape who you are now and who you might become in the future. That’s why we’ve filled our campus with the latest equipment, technology, and conveniences and given our students the tools they need to excel. RIT offers academic facilities that are rarely matched on other campuses.

Regardless of your major, you’ll work with the most up-to-date technology and equipment. And you’ll have plenty of access to campus facilities and resources outside of class. Get your hands on the same equipment you’ll use later on the job. Test your theories. See the results firsthand. That’s one way that RIT provides you with tomorrow’s education today.

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Rochester Institute of Technology

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The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a private university, located in Henrietta, New York, United States, emphasizing undergraduate instruction and career preparation.

History

The Institute as it is known today came to be as a result of a 1891 merger between the Rochester Athenaeum, a literary society founded in 1829 by Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and associates, and the Mechanics Institute, a Rochester institute of practical technical training for local residents founded in 1885 by a consortium of local businessmen including Captain Henry Lomb. In 1944, the university changed its name to Rochester Institute of Technology.

The Institute originally resided within the city of Rochester, New York proper, in an urban campus in the city's central business district just west of the Genesee River. However, by the middle of the twentieth century, RIT began to outgrow its facilities, and surrounding land was extremely scarce and expensive; additionally, in 1959, the New York Department of Public Works announced a new freeway, the Inner Loop, was to be built through the city along a path that bisected the Institute's campus and required demolition of key Institute buildings. In 1961, an unanticipated donation of $3.27 million from local Grace Watson, for whom RIT's dining hall was later named in her honor, allowed the Institute to purchase land for a new campus several miles south along the east bank of the Genesee in suburban Henrietta. Upon completion of the new campus in 1968, the Institute moved to the new suburban campus, where it resides today.

In 1979, RIT acquired Eisenhower College, a liberal arts college located in Seneca, New York. However, RIT could not make Eisenhower economically viable and graduated its last class in 1983.

In 1990, RIT started its first Ph.D. program in Imaging Science, which is also the first Ph.D. program of its kind in the U.S. RIT subsequently established Ph.D programs in five other fields, comprising Astrophysical Sciences and Technology, Computing and Information Sciences, Color Science, Microsystems Engineering, and Sustainability.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tigers
Nickname:
RIT

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
12,119
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 26,481
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Rochester Institute of Technology Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Rochester Institute of Technology Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 68%
Women 32%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 74%
Other 13%
Asian 6%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 52%
In-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 48%
Pennsylvania 8%
Massachusetts 5%
New Jersey 5%
Connecticut 3%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 54%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Empire Eight)
Baseball (Empire Eight)
Track (Empire Eight)

Rochester Institute of Technology Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 26,481    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 26,085    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 396    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,300 23%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,380 35%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 9,160 83%  
Student Loans:
 $ 7,390 72%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

Rochester Institute of Technology Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 65% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 670

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Rochester Institute of Technology

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Kerensky
Kerensky

Question: Question For RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

My major is Applied Networking and System Administration at RIT. I'm starting this September. What can i expect during my years in college and after that in the business world ? In other words can you tell me everything you know about the major and the options for realization after it ? Thank you for your answers in advance !
31 months ago
bedbye
bedbye

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Get through Freshman year. You'll meet student's along the way working on their MS and PhD. They can be a wealth of knowledge. Your field will definitely evolve during the next 4 years.
MHUHC
MHUHC

Question: Why dose RIT not figure on the us news list?

I have been told Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a very good school to go to yet when i go through the US news college rankings i cant even find it on the list anywhere> Could some one tell me why this is so?
32 months ago
unknown
unknown

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There has been a rift between university presidents and US News recently regarding the inaccuracy of the college ranking system. Some universities have taken it upon themselves to withhold their information from US News. I'm guessing RIT has joined the list of universities to boycott the rankings. Its no doubt a good school though. Have a friend there. Try to visit the school in person before making your final decision.
flutography
flutogr...

Question: Anyone who attends or has attended Rochester Institute of Technology?

I'm interesting in this school. Persuade me to go, give the ups and downs of this college. I would like to major in Graphic Design and Photography. Thanks!
32 months ago
Mo
Mo

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RIT alumni. Graduated in 2005 with two Bachelors degrees. Neither was in Graphic Design or Photography. However, I did have few friends in both of those programs and have heard nothing but praise in regards to the technologies and the direction that you will get from the staff at RIT. However, if you feel you need to be persuaded, you probably shouldn't attend the school. Have you toured RIT? That may be the best thing for you. There are going to be people that liked it and there are going to be people that didn't. A few things though: It is constantly growing and Dean Simone has a wondrous vision of what he wants that school to become. They are always building something new or improving pre-existing structures and equipment. To say the least it is a very "up-to-date" school and you won't feel like you have been deprived of working with some of the very best and creative minded professors out there. Social life: the "art & photography" community is so abundant there that I'm sure you will never feel left out. There are tons of clubs as well as organizations to join. RIT is quite good about activities they plan in addition to the above. They get some big name speakers and bands to play also. If you’re an animal and love to party it might not be the best place. A lot of people I knew complained that "RIT sucked, too many people want to study." Isn't that why you go to college? Not to say you can't rock out on the weekends (you can definitely get rowdy), but if you want to drink & party Monday - Friday go to SUNY Albany. All in all I think it was a good school, depending on what you are going for. And, as far as photography and graphics design is concerned I'm not sure you’re not going to find too many places better that will accommodate your needs and have the diversity that RIT does. That previous guy who posted can eat one. Don't comment on behalf of "people you know who went there."
whateverman
whateve...

Question: Should I attend Rochester Institute of Technology or University of Houston?

I'm gonna do my Post Graduate degree in computer Science/Engineering. Which one should I go to and why?
35 months ago
amiaskan
amiaskan

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Well, I can't speak for the University of Houston because I've never known anyone that went there. As far as RPI, they are rated the highest as far as hiring prospects, etc. Their reputation is excellent. And their engineering graduates are sought after. And it's my understanding that the guy that invented the pellet stove was an RPI graduate. I can't speak for their computer courses, but if you check them out on line, I'm sure they will proudly post their statistics. Good luck to you. Boy, I hope you have a scholarship, cause it's not cheap, neither is Cornell (another best of the best) The other added benefit is that the cost of living is far cheaper than in Houston.
HousePet
HousePet

Question: RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

I've seen that a few other people have asked a similar question but there weren't desirable answers so I decided to ask again. I recently got accepted to RIT for fine art photography w/ a 6k scholarship per year. Obviously my choice of a major is photography and I heard RIT is one of the best if not the best photography school in the country, I'm just not sure. I have heard that the male to female ratio is 7 to 3. I am a girl but I think i would feel uncomfortable surrounded by guys. I also heard that it's a dry campus and most of the students play video games all day and there's not much to do around the city. But I feel bad rejecting it due to social reasons when it's one of the best schools for photography. What should I do? Other schools I applied to (but haven't heard from yet) are: SVA (School of Visual Arts) MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) Parsons Pratt Skidmore NYU As you can see i really had my heart set on the city (NYC) also.
36 months ago
mikiegirl04
mikie...

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oh wow thats a really good school and i lived in rochester and i just moved to florida thats one of the best schools in new york dont sweat it for real girl... just do it and go for it... you wont be surrounded by guys and there are alot of things to do go for it girl
Xilef
Xilef

Question: How good is RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)?

I have a friend that goes to RIT and she says its an amazing school for computer engineering, but I get the feeling she may be biased towards it so i want another opinion. I live in Iowa, so it's kinda far away but I'm willing to travel if its that great. I'm also looking at Iowa State University which is a manageable distance and they have a pretty decent engineering program as well. Any suggestions on which one I should choose? Thx in advance! =)
36 months ago
kimpenn09
kimpe...

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Good school. I believe their star is on the rise. However, you can probably get a great education for much less money at a state school. Computer engineering is a common enough major that you don't have to travel halfway across the country if you don't want to. And remember: RIT is primarily a tech-oriented school. If you think you may change your mind career-wise, it might be best to go to a large university where you can study anything.
karan m
karan m

Question: what is your opinion on these Universities?

whats your opinion on the following Universities for an Undergrad Computer Science program. 1.Ohio State-Columbus 2.Temple University-PA 3.RIT-Rochester,NY 4.University At Buffalo-buffalo,NY please give some details if possible
37 months ago
mysilvershadows
mysil...

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One of my best friends went to RIT for 5 years for engineering(has his Bachelor's and Masters) and now has an awesome job traveling the country. As far as I know he loved it. A couple other guys from high school went there as well, and I never heard anything bad about it. I don't live far from Temple, and my old roommate transferred there for Pharmacy school. It's a good school, but it's in an awful area of Philadelphia. My friend lived on campus her first year there, but felt totally unsafe so she got an apartment with me in the suburbs. If you go to Temple, look hard for housing in a safe area. The other two I don't know much about. Good luck!
redsox4tigers
redsox4...

Question: Which university is best; MIT or RIT?

Can you guess which RIT or MIT is best university in America? MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) or RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)
43 months ago
im.in.college.so.i.know.stuff
im.in...

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MIT is the more popular in terms of regular folks recognizing the prestige of the university. MIT also has a more diverse student body than RIT. And more high tech jobs are located in the west, so MIT gets my vote.
afaoutkaster
afaoutk...

Question: A competitive university in the UK? or an ordinary university in the US?

I want to pursue my undergraduate degree in software engineering. I'm really confused between the university of Edinburgh in the UK and Rochester Institute of Technology. the University of Edinburgh has a reputation of being the best computin university in the UK, when the Rochester Institute of Technology doesn't have such great reputation in the US.what do y'all think, what's the better choice OVERALL?
43 months ago
Taranto
Taranto

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First, Rochester Institute of Technology is a decent regional college. You are right that it is certainly not an elite college, but don't sell it short. I always tell people to go to the best university that they can get into. Going to school overseas would be a great experience. Edinburgh is also one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. Do you like redheads?
pfrando6490
pfrando...

Question: Which engineering college should i go to?

I live in the western New York region (near Buffalo) and am in need of colleges to go look at for computer engineering. So far i toured Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Buffalo, and i didn't like UB at all, and kind of liked RIT. However, i heard campus life is terrible at RIT, and i also don't want to suicide it for RIT. any suggestions? thanks I live in the western New York region (near Buffalo) and am in need of colleges to go look at for computer engineering. So far i toured Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Buffalo, and i didn't like UB at all, and kind of liked RIT. However, i heard campus life is terrible at RIT, and i also don't want to suicide it for RIT. any suggestions? thanks --I didn't like UB for a couple reasons: 1. because the computer engineering program has only been credited for a year or two and is not quite established yet 2. i felt like their research projects were mostly "find something to do in your spare time" and i want something more structured, like the 5 year co-op program at rit 3. even though it has about the same amount of people as rit, it felt way too big for me 4. i kind of want to leave the buffalo area, just not too far away (i'm 10 minutes from both campuses) I didn't like UB for a couple reasons: 1. because the computer engineering program has only been credited for a year or two and is not quite established yet 2. i felt like their research projects were mostly "find something to do in your spare time" and i want something more structured, like the 5 year co-op program at rit 3. even though it has about the same amount of people as rit, it felt way too big for me 4. i kind of want to leave the buffalo area, just not too far away (i'm 10 minutes from both campuses)
44 months ago
Sylvasta
Sylvasta

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Well, I was going to suggest those two schools, UB and RIT. I have a friend who went to RIT for undergrad and grad school and absolutely loved it. If you went there, you would definitely need a car though because it is not really in downtown Rochester, more of in the boonies. RPI is supposed to be good too, but that is not really near Buffalo. What about Cornell? Or Ithaca College? I am sure Syracuse University must have a great engineering program. In fact, one of my friends was in their program until he got kicked out due to partying too much. What didn't you like about UB? Because it was too big? Did you see both campuses, the north and the south? UB has a great reputation....you may want to reconsider.
corporealphantasm
corpore...

Question: What's the Rochester Institute of Technology like?

I'm interested in attending RIT next year and I want to know stuff about it. How's the Graphic Design program? Are the class sizes decent? I've heard Rochester has a lot of racial tension, is this true? Any info is welcome.
46 months ago
RoaringMice
Roari...

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RIT has one of the best printing programs in the world. Their graphic design program is also strong. Otherwise, I know nothing except that I like to hire their graduates!
olumsmail
olumsmail

Question: is Rochester Institute of Technology better or SUNY Binghamton better?

major would be in computer science,,information technology
46 months ago
scottFL007
scott...

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I think it's hard to rank them because they are such different types of schools. RIT is ranked 6th among Masters level schools in the North, while SUNY Binghamton is ranked 75th among national institutions. Overall, though, I think RIT has a bigger name among people who know it's history. My vote is Rochester, especially if you are very technology focused.

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