Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private Nonprofit University · 17,098 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66.9%
Applications
27,911
Enrolled
3,042
Yield Rate
16.3%
SAT Average
1370
ACT Midpoint
32
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$65

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
40.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
63.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
93.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 1
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 1 · notification January 15
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 31

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Character / Personal Qualities
Considered
Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
2,155
Accepted Spot
657
Admitted from Waitlist
164
Waitlist Conversion Rate
7.6%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$59,274
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,274
Average Net Price
$34,906

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$24,475
Family Income $30k–$48k
$25,200
Family Income $48k–$75k
$25,561
Family Income $75k–$110k
$30,655
Family Income Over $110k
$34,772

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
92%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$46,429
Avg. Total Aid Package
$64,823
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$44,969
% Graduates Who Borrowed
60.1%
% Receiving Pell Grants
26.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
28.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
88.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.32
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
8.4% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
56th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.