Rochester Institute of Technology Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
67.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.88%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,202
SAT Scores
1,360
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 23,976 students have applied and 16,105 students have allowed to admit to Rochester Institute of Technology (Acceptance rate: 67.17%). RIT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.88 % where 3,202 students have finally enrolled out of 16,105 admitted students.
RIT acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brigham Young University and University of Miami, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 43.48%).
RIT enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.91%).
How to Apply to Rochester Institute of Technology
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply RIT. RIT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.rit.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.rit.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.rit.edu/admissions/aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/rit |
| Veterans Tuition | www.rit.edu/admissions/veterans |
| Athletic | www.rit.edu/fa/compliance/student-right-know |
| Disability Service | www.rit.edu/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at RIT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology is 1,360 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rochester Institute of Technology is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,396). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 1,360 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,396 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rochester Institute of Technology, 1,448 students submitted SAT scores (45% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,360 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 670 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 690 | 740 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,360 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rochester Institute of Technology, 345 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 26 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 32 |
RIT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rochester Institute of Technology. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |