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Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $37,232
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $84,700
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit college in Rochester, NY with 13,215 undergraduates. It admits 67% of applicants, and admitted students average 1383 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,232 per year ($24,161 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,700 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 24,269
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,328
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–720
200800
SAT Math650–740
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What Rochester Institute of Technology looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $77,257
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $61,804
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$24,161
- $30–48k$22,229
- $48–75k$25,290
- $75–110k$32,004
- $110k+$48,386
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $84,700
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,215
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White60%
- Hispanic10%
- Black6%
- Asian12%
Rochester Institute of Technology FAQ
What is Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?+
Rochester Institute of Technology admits 67% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1383.
What ACT score do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is Rochester Institute of Technology test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rochester Institute of Technology?+
In Fall 2023, 24,269 students applied to Rochester Institute of Technology and 17,328 were admitted; 3,056 enrolled.
Does Rochester Institute of Technology consider legacy status?+
No. Rochester Institute of Technology reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rochester Institute of Technology require an essay?+
Rochester Institute of Technology reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $77,257 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,232.
What is Rochester Institute of Technology's graduation rate?+
70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 195003 · How we use this data
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