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Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate67%
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About RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology is a private, nonprofit institution in the suburb of Rochester, New York. RIT was founded in 1829. The college enrolls around 16,615 students per year, including 13,964 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Rochester Institute of Technology
It is moderately difficult to get into RIT. In 2022, RIT accepted 67% of applicants. In 2022, 15,909 out of 23,763 total applicants were accepted.
| Rochester Institute of Technology Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 46.7% |
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College Info
RIT Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to RIT is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to RIT is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
RIT SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1280 - 1430
Math SAT Range
640 - 740
Reading SAT Range
630 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1430 and Above
Good
1280 to 1430
Avg
1280 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for RIT students is 1352. Applicants with SAT scores of 1430 and above have a good chance of being admitted to RIT, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1430 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at RIT.
RIT Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,496
In State$69,496
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,720
$53,720
Fees
$798
$798
Housing
$14,978
$14,978
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at RIT is like? There are approximately 16,615 students enrolled at RIT, including 13,964 undergraduate students and 2,651 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from NY and 51% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time49%
In State51%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,615
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
67%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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