At Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), we shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good.
Founded in 1829, RIT welcomes more than 20,000 students to its main campus in Rochester, New York every year for studies in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. RIT's diverse and collaborative community also includes our global campus communities in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. We provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized college emphasizing education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. With over 20,000 students and more than 145,000 graduates from 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world.
A hallmark of an RIT education is cooperative education, or co-op. Nationally ranked (#5), our co-op program is designed to provide students with career experience—early and often—in a variety of industries and environments. With co-ops and internships built into most programs, and available and encouraged in all majors, these opportunities are designed for students to deploy their skills and knowledge in authentic, real-world settings. The co-op experience jumpstarts students' careers before they graduate.
RIT attracts students looking for a dynamic educational experience that combines technology, the arts, and design. This means creative, innovative degree programs that prepare students today for the challenges of tomorrow, including career paths not yet mapped out; harnessing diverse ways of thinking, exploring, and making across world-class makerspaces and performing arts venues; and advancing knowledge and addressing complex problems across a range of research initiatives.
RIT's faculty researchers are collaborative thinkers who seek to solve problems with innovative, game-changing solutions. They explore galaxies, help set the pace for a future in photonics, and are the creativity behind discoveries to sustain the planet. They provide medical technologies that help individuals overcome obstacles and are solving some of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity and imaging to protect people, data, and organizations.
At RIT, you'll find more than 300 research labs, centers, and institutes. Within RIT, there are plenty of opportunities for undergraduates to conduct compelling, hands-on research. Whether it's presenting at a conference, working with faculty, or participating in our Undergraduate Research Symposium, undergraduates are a key part of the outstanding research being conducted at RIT. In addition to nearly $100 million in annual sponsored research funding, 91 researchers have achieved $1 million or more in funding since 2000, 16 faculty members have received prestigious CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation since 2014, and dozens of RIT researchers are included on Stanford University's list of the worlds' top 2% of scientists.
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival showcases the university's creative and innovative spirit through more than 300 interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, performing arts, and research projects set up throughout campus.
RIT students have a wide variety of activities to engage in outside the classroom. There are more than 300 clubs and student organizations spanning sports, culture, the arts, fitness and wellness, health, service and leadership, and more.
RIT has 12 men's and 12 women's NCAA Division III athletic teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Our men's and women's hockey teams are NCAA Division I programs.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Renee Walker
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
60 Lomb Memorial Dr.
Rochester, NY 14623
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone
585-475-6736
Email
admissions@rit.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Java Wally's (Wallace Library coffee sho
Student Life Center/Field House/Ice Aren
ESPN Zone @ RIT Student Alumni Union
Ben and Jerry's (RIT Student Alumni Uni
The Cafe and Market at Crossroads
Student Life Center/Field House/Ice Aren
ESPN Zone @ RIT Student Alumni Union
Ben and Jerry's (RIT Student Alumni Uni
The Cafe and Market at Crossroads
Most Popular Places Off Campus
International Museum of Photography
Frontier Field (AAA Baseball)
Lake Ontario
Eastman Theatre
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Frontier Field (AAA Baseball)
Lake Ontario
Eastman Theatre
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; Saturday
8:30am-4:30pm; 10am-noon
585-475-6736
8:30am-4:30pm; 10am-noon
585-475-6736
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am, noon, and 2pm; Sat at 11am
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am, noon, and 2pm; Sat at 11am
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
year round
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@rit.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
1-night stay only. Based on availability
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Greater Rochester International Airport is approximately 5 miles from campus. Taxis and rental cars are available for the ride from the airport to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-90, take Exit 46 and proceed north on I-390 to Exit 13 (Hylan Dr.). Turn left on Hylan and continue north to Jefferson Rd., then turn left. Proceed west on Jefferson a short distance to the main campus which is on your left.
Local Accommodations
Most campus visitors stay at the RIT Inn and Conference Center(5257 W. Henrietta Rd; 585-359-1800; www.ritinn.com)located 3 mi from campus with free shuttle and special rates for campus visitors. The Radisson Inn (175 Jefferson Rd.; 585-475-1910) is within walking distance of campus. Rates are at the top end of the moderate range. A full range of hotel/motel options and prices are available within a 5 mile radius of campus.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 24,071
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average HS GPA: 94.00
GPA Breakdown
26%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
10%
3.50 - 3.74
4%
3.25 - 3.49
3%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
640 - 720
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
640 - 740
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1290 - 1360
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
29 - 33
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 1
Early Action — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Majors and Degrees Offered
Students may choose from more than 80 bachelor's degrees (including more than 70 accelerated bachelor's/master's options), 70 master's degrees, and 13 doctorate degrees offered by 11 colleges and degree granting units. The College of Art and Design offers BFA and BS degrees in art, design, visual arts, photography, film, animation, and the studio arts. Saunders College of Business spans the key areas of business, finance, accounting, and commerce. Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is an epicenter for IT, AI, games, and cybersecurity. The Kate Gleason College of Engineering provides engineering education across the foundational engineering disciplines, many of which infuse AI and machine learning into their curriculum. The College of Engineering Technology encourages leadership, creation, innovation, and application of technology to solve problems. The College of Health Sciences and Technology stresses health care delivery and patient care. The College of Liberal Arts infuses technology into traditional humanities programs to bring the social sciences into the digital age. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is a world-class leader in deaf education. The College of Science promotes novel ways of thinking and implementation in a rapidly changing world. The Golisano Institute for Sustainability is a global center for research and education in sustainability. The School of Individualized Study encourages students to customize their own degree programs that enable creative combinations of study.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
1,463
with Terminal Degree
837
889
Men
574
Women
278
Minority
64
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology, General.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Exercise Physiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
International Business.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Resort Management.
Restaurant/Food Services Management.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Public Relations/Image Management.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production.
Graphic Communications, General.
Graphic Communications, Other.
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant.
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.
Printing Management.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Artificial Intelligence.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Science.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
Informatics.
Information Technology.
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology.
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Telecommunications Technology/Technician.
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering.
Computer Hardware Engineering.
Computer Software Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science.
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Chinese Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator.
Medical Informatics.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Applied Mathematics.
Computational and Applied Mathematics.
Computational Mathematics.
Statistics, General.
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MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
Air Force JROTC/ROTC.
Army JROTC/ROTC.
Navy/Marine Corps JROTC/ROTC.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis.
Human Computer Interaction.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
Polymer Chemistry.
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PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
Woodworking, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Applied Economics.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Commercial Photography.
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Design and Applied Arts, Other.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Intermedia/Multimedia.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Students Say
This western New York academic stalwart boasts one of the country's oldest (and largest) co-op programs and regularly turns out job-ready students from its business, computing, and engineering programs alike. Rochester Institute of Technology is laser-focused on "creating students that are more than prepared to enter the job force," and faculty "bring the material to life" by keeping lectures work-related and placing emphasis on "how you would use what we are learning on the job site." "Professors work with the students and see them as equals," says one mechanical engineering major. "When I'm in the classroom, I feel like I'm learning and that I have a voice."
The workload is legendarily daunting and "you will have to reach out and form study groups and pull all-nighters," but professors are "more than happy to help their students" and "truly take pride in helping their students become successful." While the material may be difficult, faculty "are willing to stay after hours, meet with the student, and hold group study/review sessions to help their students understand the material." The easy A is "not very common, especially in engineering classes," but "if you work hard, you will be recognized and grades will reflect that."
The opportunity for students to dip their toes into real-world experience abounds throughout the college, and the paid co-op program (mandatory for most majors) is considered by many to be "the best thing anyone could ever choose to go through if you are a career-driven individual." Additionally, there are "plenty of materials and machines students can use for free where in other schools you still have to pay."
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Eric Avar '90
Vice President, Design Innovation, Nike
William Snyder '81
4-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist
Jim Hasman '01
Production Manager, Walt Disney Pictures
Antoine Shagoury '93
COO, London Stock Exchange
Kim VanGelder '86
CIO and SVP, Eastman Kodak Company
Linda Stutsman '94
Managing Director, International Information Integrity Institute
Jen Stratton '05
Visual effects artist; part of VFX team, Life of Pi
Academic Rating
76/99
Careers
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
29%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
74%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Students Say
RIT students are incredibly successful on the job market. After all, the university’s “mandatory co-op/internship program almost guarantees graduates a job in an area they love.” Students are also able to easily capitalize on RIT’s “amazing connections with companies throughout the world.” And they can no doubt turn to the school’s stellar Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education as well. Beyond helping undergrads land their co-ops, the office holds networking events with companies like Apple, Nike, and Bristol Meyers Squibb. They also host career fairs every semester. Best of all, the office maintains drop-in hours Monday–Friday allowing students to get all of their questions answered and their resumes tweaked.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
RIT is laser-focused on "creating students that are more than prepared to enter the job force." In fact, the RIT Class of 2015 boasts an enviable 95 percent undergraduate outcomes rate—the percentage of graduates who have entered the workforce, enrolled in further study, or are pursuing alternative plans (like military or volunteer service). RIT alumnus Tad Hunt (‘97) explains, "The RIT name is synonymous with folks that just ‘Get Stuff Done.'" That reputation is due, in part, to the fantastic cooperative education program that RIT offers. In 2015, more than 4,400 students completed nearly 6,000 co-op assignments with approximately 2,300 employing organizations. These assignments were located in fifty states and forty different countries. According to Tad Hunt, who majored in computer science, these experiences makes all the difference: "RIT offered the best opportunity to gain both the theoretical and practical ‘feet on the ground' training through classes, co-op, and the self directed projects we did at Computer Science House," one of seven special interest residential houses on campus. While cooperative education schedules vary by department at RIT, most students alternate between academic classwork periods and full-time work periods in their field some time during the last three years of school, for a cumulative year of work experience. One student explains, "[RIT's] cooperative education is highly advantageous and offers students great insight into the field of their choosing in order to get a better feel for the work environment and culture prior to diving in head first without reviewing all options first."
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$41,332
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$35,377
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,845
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,141
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$28,450
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$55,784
Required Fees
$880
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
$6,484
Transportation for Commuters
$630
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,516
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
92/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,076
Foreign Countries Represented
71
Demographics
12.35%
Asian
5.26%
Black
9.32%
Hispanic
61.31%
Caucasian
1.90%
Unknown
4.12%
International
35% female
65% male
52% are out of state
92% are full time
8% are part time
Students Say
RIT is a place "where diversity is highlighted [and] academics are prominent," and the population is "as unique and diverse as they come." This environment "allows for a good [facsimile] of the real world." The school's internationally recognized National Technical Institute for the Deaf means there are "amazing accommodations for deaf and hard of hearing students that attend the university," including "note-taking, interpreters, [and C Print(r) technology]," and a vibrant LGBT+ community also exists on campus. "Video games are a way of life" and students tend to have a nerdy streak ("We are geeky and we love it"). Large groups and clubs for "anime, World of Warcraft, [and] chain mail" happily thrive among students that are all "very accepting of each other's interests." "This is where students are able to create what their minds generate. It's like teenager's dream," says one.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
The RIT campus is about six miles from downtown Rochester —the third largest metro area in New York state. Rochester is large enough to provide the dining, cultural, entertainment, arts, sports, and night life you might expect in a bigger city, yet its moderate size makes it friendly, inviting, and accessible. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo.
RIT Housing options include single to multiple occupancy housing, residence halls, Greek housing, and apartment and suite-style options. Six special interest houses offer a specific academic focus to residence hall living and provide a way to tailor activities to a common theme. The houses include Art House, Computer Science House, Engineering House, House of General Science, Photo House, and Unity House.
Laundry, utilities, and all functional amenities are included. RIT housing contracts coincide with the academic year and students leaving for co-op, research, or study abroad can rest assured that they can end their housing contract with no fee or subletting needed. With free transportation shuttles, secure card swipe access, RIT Public Safety patrols, and a close partnership with the Center for Residence Life, RIT Housing is the perfect choice for a secure, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment for all RIT Tigers.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Key facilities and research centers on RIT's main campus include:
The Student Hall for Exploration and Development — The SHED is a 120,000-square-foot complex that houses three levels of makerspaces for a range of academic collaboration, rehearsal spac?es, including a large dance studio, a music rehearsal studio, individual practice rooms, and a 180-seat black box theater.
ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute — Educating and training cybersecurity professionals; developing new cybersecurity and AI-based knowledge for industry, academia, and government; and providing systems and network security services for critical infrastructure and smalland mid-sized organizations.
MAGIC Spell Studios — A 52,000-square-foot facility where a community of faculty and student game animators, designers, programmers, and filmmakers collaborate with industry partners to build entertainment and interactive experiences.
Golisano Institute for Sustainability — A global leader in sustainability education and research, the institute partners with business and government sponsors to solve complex, systemic problems and aims to make industry more sustainable through innovative approaches and technologies to minimize the use of materials and energy while maximizing outcomes.
Vignelli Center for Design Studies — Housing the archive of legendary designers Massimo and Lella Vignelli, the Vignelli Center is a hub of research, education, and creative inspiration that houses over 750,000 artifacts across all fields of design.
AMPrint Center — One of New York state's Centers for Advanced Technology and among the first research labs in the world to focus on development of next-generation multi-functional 3D printing technologies, materials, and devices.
Toyota Production Systems Lab — Hands-on education in state-of-the-art production systems, with a particular emphasis placed on teamwork, problem solving, and process improvement by studying the fundamental behavior of production lines.
Semiconductor and Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory — Conduct research with RIT's industrial partners in the semiconductor and microsystems industries as you develop and design applied solutions in microdevice design, process development, microsystem integration, and prototype fabrication.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
49%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
81/99
First-Year Students living on campus
96%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Frat Sorority
International Student
Theme Housing
Students Say
While schoolwork takes up the majority of students' time, outside the classroom they "are constantly doing something to keep busy," whether that's joining one of the 300-plus clubs or chilling at the lab. "RIT has a culture for everybody," so if you are interested in a broad topic like computing, "there are a dozen different clubs/societies that you can join to learn more about whatever niche topic interests you."
Students cop to their being "a large gamer population" at RIT, and both electronic and tabletop gaming clubs and tournaments are wildly popular, as is anime. Hockey is a huge part of RIT and "it is very common to see a large number of students at the games." People also "go to the free on-campus movies, see guest speakers, listen to comedians, and attend events hosted by the College Activities Board."
The atmosphere and layout of the campus are beautifully balanced in that "it is not very spread out but not very small at the same time." More than half of the growing population of students live in on-campus, meaning housing "is not always available for everyone who applies" and dorms can be crowded. While one student notes that "the existing infrastructure is okay at best," the school recently added a new 120,000-square-foot maker space, a performing arts center, and is upgrading its athletic facilities.
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Catherine Lewis
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
300
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
10
Number of Religious Organizations
10
3% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Tigers)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Tigers)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Rochester
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Rochester
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
95/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
25%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Faculty and student offers on Dell, Gateway, IBM and Mac
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
