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RIT - Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT - Rochester Institute of Technology

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RIT Description:

RIT, the Rochester Institute of Technology, offers over 90 bachelor's degree programs through its eight colleges. RIT's programs are largely career-oriented, and the school was one of the first in the country to have a cooperative education program. Students at RIT come from all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. The school's 1,300-acre campus is located just outside of downtown Rochester in a suburban setting. The institute has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the RIT Tigers compete in the NCAA Division III Empire 8 conference. Ice hockey is Division I.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 15,792 (13,175 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 68% Male / 32% Female
  • 92% Full-time

Costs (2011 - 12):

  • Tuition and Fees: $32,037
  • Books: $1,050 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $10,413
  • Other Expenses: $975
  • Total Cost: $44,475

RIT Financial Aid (2009 - 10):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 94%
  • RIT Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 94%
    • Loans: 87%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $15,631
    • Loans: $7,072

Most Popular Majors:

Biotechnology, Commercial Art, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Photography, System Management

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 88%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 28%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 66%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

RIT and the Common Application

The Rochester Institute of Technology uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:

RIT Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.rit.edu/overview/vision.html

"The RIT community engages and motivates students through stimulating and collaborative experiences. Our mission is to provide technology-based educational programs for personal and professional development. We rigorously pursue new and emerging career areas. We develop and deliver curricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions. Our community is committed to diversity and student centeredness and is distinguished by our innovative and collaborative spirit.

Internal and external partnerships expand our students’ experiential learning. RIT is committed to mutually enriching relationships with alumni, government, business and the world community. Teaching, learning, scholarship, leadership development, and student success are our central enterprises."

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