Rochester Institute of Technology

1 Lomb Memorial Dr Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 475-2411 | www.rit.edu/

Rochester Institute of Technology is a large four-year university in the large suburb of Rochester, NY. The school is on the quarter calendar system and is a Master's College with larger sized programs. There are 15,896 undergraduate students and 3,056 graduate students at Rochester Institute of Technology. The freshman class has 2,606 students. Students attend full-time. It is a very selective institution with a high transfer-in rate; 59% of students who apply to Rochester more

Fields of study offered at Rochester Institute of Technology

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies (1 major)
- Deaf Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (7 majors)
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Support Services (21 majors)
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Finance, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems and Services, Other
- Management Information Systems, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
Child Care, Family and Consumer Sciences (3 majors)
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (10 majors)
- Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Othe
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
- Publishing
- Technical and Scientific Communication
Communications Technologies (12 majors)
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
- Communications Technology/Technician
- Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
- Graphic Communications, General
- Graphic Communications, Other
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Printing Management
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 majors)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Project Management
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Criminal Justice and Security Services (2 majors)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Education (5 majors)
- Art Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
Engineering (13 majors)
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Hardware Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineerin
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Technicians (27 majors)
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Packaging Science
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Robotics Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature (2 majors)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Technical and Business Writing
Fitness and Recreation Studies (1 major)
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (3 majors)
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Health Professions and Clinical Sciences (11 majors)
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Services Administration
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
- Medical Informatics
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
- Physician Assistant
Interdisciplinary Studies (3 majors)
- International/Global Studies
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Science, Technology and Society
Liberal Arts and Sciences (2 majors)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics (8 majors)
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Computational Mathematics
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Statistics, General
Natural Resources and Conservation (1 major)
- Environmental Science
Personal, Cosmetology, and Culinary Services (1 major)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Philosophy and Religious Studies (1 major)
- Philosophy
Physical Sciences (7 majors)
- Chemistry, General
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Polymer Chemistry
Psychology (3 majors)
- Experimental Psychology
- Psychology, General
- School Psychology
Public Administration and Social Work (6 majors)
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Social Work
Science Technologies (2 majors)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Social Sciences (4 majors)
- Economics, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government, General
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Visual and Performing Arts (22 majors)
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drawing
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Welding and Precision Production Trades (2 majors)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Furniture Design and Manufacturing


Tuition and fees	$29,283
Total price for out-of-state students living on campus	$40,950
Total price for in-state students living on campus	$40,950
Percentage receiving any financial aid	92%
Average amount of institutional grant aid received	$12,056
Average amount of student loan aid received	$6,430