PrivateSuburbanRochester Institute of Technology
RIT
Rochester, New York 14623-5603
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1378, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 13.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,571 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,694.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The name of the merged institution at the time was called Rochester Athenæum and Mechanics Institute (RAMI).
- •The Mechanics Institute was considered as the surviving school and took over The Rochester Athenæum's 1829 founding charter.
- •In 1944, the school changed its name to Rochester Institute of Technology, re-established The Athenæum's 1829 founding charter and became a full-fledged research university.
- •Upon completion in 1968, the university moved to the new suburban campus, where it resides today.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1378
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,872
Academics
Programs (187)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
94
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment