Rochester Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Rochester Institute of Technology is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 16,615 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1829 and is one of the 14 colleges and schools located in Rochester, New York.

Academic Offerings

Rochester Institute of Technology will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
131
Rochester Institute of Technology deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 131 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, Management, Industrial Technologies, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Rochester Institute of Technology is high at 85% (well above New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at Rochester Institute of Technology is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rochester Institute of Technology is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $52,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Rochester Institute of Technology not covered by tuition are about $800, which comes to $53,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Rochester Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 23,976 applications were submitted and 16,105 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rochester Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,700
High
Rochester Institute of Technology offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rochester Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Rochester Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 6,900 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $8,700 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Rochester Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Rochester Institute of Technology seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rochester Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rochester Institute of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, New York
14623-5603, USA
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