ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT)
- 1 Lomb Memorial Dr
- Rochester, NY 14623
- OPEID College Code: 00280600
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- General Phone: (585) 475-2411
- President: William W. Destler
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 15,445
- College Alias: RIT, R.I.T.
- College Mascot: Tigers
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- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admissions: www.rit.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 8,855 | 4,165 | 13,020 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,490 (62%) | 2,520 (61%) | 8,010 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,797 (33%) | 805 (32%) | 2,602 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,794 | 68% |
| ACT ® Exam | 787 | 30% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RIT Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 84% | 26% | 33% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,430 | $4,556 | $2,320 | $12,056 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 41 | 30 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,124 | 2,833 | 2,928 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $29,283 | $28,035 | $26,481 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,283 | $28,035 | $26,481 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,283 | $28,035 | $26,481 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,642 | $9,381 | $9,054 |
| Other Expenses | $975 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,950 | $39,341 | $37,460 |
| In-State | $40,950 | $39,341 | $37,460 |
| Out of State | $40,950 | $39,341 | $37,460 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
| In-State | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
| Out of State | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
| In-State | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
| Out of State | $30,333 | $28,935 | $27,381 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,445 Undergraduate: 13,032 Graduate: 2,413
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,406 Female: 5,039
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,872 Female: 4,160
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,534 Female: 879
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,372 Part-Time: 2,073
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,784 Part-Time: 1,248
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,588 Part-Time: 825
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,493 | 10% |
| American Indian | 72 | 0.5% |
| Black | 781 | 5% |
| Asian | 741 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 635 | 4% |
| White | 10,578 | 68% |
| Unknown | 1,145 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 349 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,211 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,460 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,444 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,457 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 477 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 295 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 526 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 212 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,633 | 3,007 | 626 |
| Faculty Status | 1,486 | 1,002 | 484 |
| Tenured Faculty | 619 | 618 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,508 | 1,020 | 488 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,426 | 945 | 481 |
| Primarily Research | 82 | 75 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 276 | 276 | - |
| Other Professionals | 917 | 858 | 59 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 932 | 853 | 79 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 504 | 462 | 42 |
| Skilled Crafts | 26 | 24 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 306 | 299 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,208 (888) | $84,487 (601) | $71,246 (287) |
| Professor | $108,991 (199) | $111,278 (163) | $98,638 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $82,094 (288) | $83,306 (198) | $79,426 (90) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,357 (249) | $70,652 (153) | $67,293 (96) |
| Instructor | $63,083 (9) | $67,640 (7) | $47,135 (2) |
| Lecturer | $56,327 (143) | $60,759 (80) | $50,699 (63) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $124,141 (57) | $130,995 (41) | $106,576 (16) |
| Professor | $132,774 (43) | $137,128 (34) | $116,326 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $97,320 (11) | $103,061 (4) | $94,040 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $91,100 (1) | $91,100 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $102,556 (2) | $102,556 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,496 (945) | $85,937 (642) | $72,089 (303) |
| Professor | $108,928 (242) | $111,437 (197) | $97,946 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $82,003 (299) | $83,326 (202) | $79,246 (97) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,378 (250) | $70,677 (154) | $67,293 (96) |
| Instructor | $63,083 (9) | $67,640 (7) | $47,135 (2) |
| Lecturer | $56,708 (145) | $61,324 (82) | $50,699 (63) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 686 | 425 | 261 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 574 | 367 | 207 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Ice Hockey | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Lacrosse | 60 | 41 | 19 |
| Rowing | 60 | 37 | 23 |
| Soccer | 61 | 34 | 27 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Swimming and Diving | 53 | 32 | 21 |
| Tennis | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 114 | 74 | 40 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 113 | 73 | 40 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 41 | 26 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Wrestling | 22 | 22 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,126 | $16,998 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,091 | $3,427 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 117 | 64 | 53 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Rowing | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Soccer | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 71% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 65% |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 72% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 66% |
| Unknown | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 54% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 20 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 10 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 24 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
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