Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Large suburb

AskSchool #185 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
66.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$34,906
Sticker price $74,626
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$76,571
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
66.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
24,269
Admitted (fall 2023)
17,328
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
3,056
Yield (admitted who enroll)
18%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
73%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
71%
SAT reading, middle 50%
650–720
SAT math, middle 50%
650–740
ACT composite, middle 50%
29–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
43% / 10%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$24,680
Family income $30–48k$24,820
Family income $48–75k$28,874
Family income $75–110k$34,510
Family income $110k+$44,970
Full sticker price (per year)
$74,626
Tuition & fees – in-state
$59,274
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$59,274
Median debt at graduation
$26,778
Students with federal loans
53%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$64,393
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$76,571

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
13,215
Graduate students
2,831
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Full-time faculty
70%

Undergraduate diversity

White60%
Asian12%
Hispanic10%
Black5.9%
Two or more5.7%
International3.8%
Unknown1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Computer & Information Sciences25%
Engineering25%
Visual & Performing Arts11%
Business & Marketing6.9%
Engineering Technologies5.2%
Liberal Arts & General Studies4.7%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.6%
Physical Sciences2.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
David Munson
Main phone
(585) 475-2411
Address
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623-5603

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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