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Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY·Private·~67% acceptance

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private institute in Rochester, NY. Admissions are accessible, with about 67% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $34,906 per year after financial aid. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $76,571 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$34,906/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $74,626
Aid cuts ~$39,720/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1300–1460
ACT (middle 50%)29–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
89%
freshman retention
$65,457
median earnings, 6yr
$76,571
median earnings, 10yr
How Rochester Institute of Technology reads an application

What Rochester Institute of Technology values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rankApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From Rochester Institute of Technology’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Rochester Institute of Technology requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competencies

From federal IPEDS data — what Rochester Institute of Technology requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Rochester Institute of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.
How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost?
At Rochester Institute of Technology, the average net price after aid is about $34,906 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $74,626 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1300–1460 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT.
What are Rochester Institute of Technology's application deadlines?
Rochester Institute of Technology's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Rochester Institute of Technology value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Rochester Institute of Technology rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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