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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 67% Acceptance
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67%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$34,906
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
13.2K
Students
Large campus body
$65,457
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Rochester, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
13.2K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
67% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading650 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math650 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
67%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering20% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,539
Earnings 5yr: $171,690
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,532
Earnings 5yr: $131,823
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,679
Earnings 5yr: $136,339
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,702
Earnings 5yr: $136,522
Debt: $27,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,027
Earnings 5yr: $122,991
Debt: $28,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,674
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,559
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,087
Earnings 5yr: $101,671
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,313
Earnings 5yr: $105,893
Debt: $30,750
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,068
Earnings 5yr: $95,812
Debt: $29,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,151
Earnings 5yr: $89,898
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,680
Earnings 5yr: $93,911
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,367
Earnings 5yr: $101,985
Debt: $27,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,118
Earnings 5yr: $119,606
Debt: $31,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,361
Earnings 5yr: $92,742
Debt: $30,407
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,491
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,750
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,827
Earnings 5yr: $98,398
Debt: $25,105
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,641
Earnings 5yr: $100,264
Debt: $30,750
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,103
Earnings 5yr: $103,407
Debt: $29,183
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,065
Earnings 5yr: $91,471
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$34,906
In-State Tuition$59,274
Out-of-State Tuition$59,274
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

27%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$65,457
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$76,571

Completion Signals

70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
89%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,872
Est. Monthly Payment
$225/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

65%
Men
35%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 65% men and 35% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$85,810
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