Rochester, NY
Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute of Technology is a private large school with roughly 13,215 undergraduates. Rochester Institute of Technology is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 67%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $138,679/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Rochester Institute of Technology's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 41% submitted SAT scores, 8% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Rochester Institute of Technology's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Rochester Institute of Technology's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY admits approximately 67% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Rochester Institute of Technology?
Per Rochester Institute of Technology's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1310–1440 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Rochester Institute of Technology?
Per Rochester Institute of Technology's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 30–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost?
Rochester Institute of Technology's total cost of attendance is reported at $74,626 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Rochester Institute of Technology?
Rochester Institute of Technology's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 1, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Rochester Institute of Technology require students to live on campus?
No -- Rochester Institute of Technology doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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