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QS Rank:

1001

Rochester Institute of Technology

New York

United States

Overview

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a global research university and home to a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, an expansive cooperative education and internship program, a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with nearly 19,000 students and more than 135,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world.

Location

60 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, New York, 14623

Website

https://www.rit.edu/admissions/first-year-application

Total Cost

$60,774

Median Salary

$64,509

Ranking

#105

US World and News Report

#1001

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

66.97%

Yield Rate

16.27%

SAT range

1300-1440

ACT range

27-33

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$60,774

Out of State Cost

$60,774

Room And Board

$16,750

Living Cost

$19,550

Average Total Aid Awarded

$59,667

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

69.56% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $59,667.

Scholarships

First-year merit scholarships (USD 20,500) - All admitted incoming students are automatically reviewed; no separate application required. Range from $14,000 - $27,000 annually.; RIT IB Diploma Scholarship (USD 25,000) - For full-time, on-campus enrollment. Renewable. Applicants must be admitted and enrolled in Fall 2026 immediately following high school graduation. Not stackable with other RIT merit-based scholarships.; RIT/FIRST Scholarship (USD 14,000) - Renewable. Must apply for admission by January 15. Not stackable.; RIT Project Lead the Way Scholarship (USD 14,000) - Renewable. Must apply for admission by January 15. Not stackable. Up to 20 awarded annually.; Need-based scholarship or grant (USD 39,904) - Requires FAFSA submission.; Need-based loan (USD 4,507) - Requires FAFSA submission.; Non-need-based aid (USD 18,804)