Rochester,
NY
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 16,790 students a year, including 14,000 undergraduate students.
RIT Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into RIT. In 2022, RIT accepted 71% of applicants. Out of 21,683 applications received in 2022, 15,438 students were offered admission.
| Rochester Institute of Technology Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 40% |
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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 ACT Scores
ACT Range
29 - 33
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
33 and Above
29 to 33
29 and Less
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RIT SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
640 - 740
Reading SAT Range
630 - 710
RIT Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,976
In State$69,976
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at RIT is like? There are approximately 16,790 students enrolled at RIT, including 14,000 undergraduate students and 2,790 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from NY and 51% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time49%
In State51%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,790
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
71%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$54,446
Out-of-State
$54,446
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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