Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Rochester, NY · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 13,215 |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1270–1450 · 45% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1240–1420 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 71% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $74,626 |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Computer science, Engineering tech, Visual & performing arts, Business.
RIT campus map
On campus
RIT Turf Field, Red Barn, Wallace Library, Ingle Auditorium, Cybersecurity Experience Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Lucci's Pizza, Hoagies Deli Pizza
- Nightlife: Tap It, McGinny's Sports Bar
- Museums and culture: Westbrooke Community Center
- Groceries: Joe's Mini Mart, Lucci's Convenience Store, Speedway, Fastrac Cafe
- Parks: Ballantyne Park, Black Creek Waterway Access