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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
- Website: www.rit.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 14,849
- College Alias: RIT, R.I.T.
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.rit.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,574 | 3,438 | 11,012 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,976 (66%) | 2,136 (62%) | 7,112 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,711 (34%) | 792 (37%) | 2,503 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,112 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 355 | 16% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RIT Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 25% | 36% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,300 | $3,916 | $2,480 | $10,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 37 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,928 | 2,912 | 2,719 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,481 | $25,011 | $23,619 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,481 | $25,011 | $23,619 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,054 | $8,748 | $8,451 |
| Other Expenses | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,460 | $35,684 | $33,995 |
| Out of State | $37,460 | $35,684 | $33,995 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,381 | $25,911 | $24,519 |
| Out of State | $27,381 | $25,911 | $24,519 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,381 | $25,911 | $24,519 |
| Out of State | $27,381 | $25,911 | $24,519 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,849 Undergraduate: 12,555 Graduate: 2,294
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,154 Female: 4,695
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,668 Female: 3,887
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,486 Female: 808
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,240 Part-Time: 2,609
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,014 Part-Time: 1,541
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,226 Part-Time: 1,068
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,341 | 9% |
| American Indian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Black | 639 | 4% |
| Asian | 805 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 533 | 4% |
| White | 10,309 | 69% |
| Unknown | 1,168 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 280 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,043 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,101 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,411 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,339 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 554 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 372 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 536 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 201 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,278 | 2,753 | 525 |
| Faculty Status | 1,315 | 912 | 403 |
| Tenured Faculty | 601 | 590 | 11 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,222 | 818 | 404 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,187 | 783 | 404 |
| Primarily Research | 21 | 21 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 408 | 403 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 664 | 625 | 39 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 984 | 907 | 77 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 451 | 422 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 36 | 35 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 291 | 281 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,662 (770) | $82,188 (521) | $68,192 (249) |
| Professor | $106,836 (179) | $107,430 (151) | $103,630 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $79,012 (248) | $80,684 (173) | $75,158 (75) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,868 (240) | $66,304 (141) | $62,824 (99) |
| Instructor | $52,841 (10) | $55,680 (7) | $46,214 (3) |
| Lecturer | $53,633 (92) | $59,399 (48) | $47,343 (44) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,971 (27) | $120,343 (16) | $92,431 (11) |
| Professor | $124,878 (16) | $133,293 (12) | $99,633 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $94,450 (6) | $92,445 (1) | $94,850 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,319 (3) | $82,000 (1) | $71,979 (2) |
| Lecturer | $75,760 (2) | $75,760 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,052 (797) | $82,673 (537) | $68,507 (260) |
| Professor | $106,453 (195) | $107,550 (163) | $100,867 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $78,972 (254) | $80,655 (174) | $75,311 (80) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,828 (243) | $66,309 (142) | $62,746 (101) |
| Instructor | $52,841 (10) | $55,680 (7) | $46,214 (3) |
| Lecturer | $53,811 (94) | $59,502 (50) | $47,343 (44) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 655 | 431 | 224 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 543 | 365 | 178 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Ice Hockey | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Lacrosse | 71 | 48 | 23 |
| Rowing | 51 | 37 | 14 |
| Soccer | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 48 | 35 | 13 |
| Tennis | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 97 | 70 | 27 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 92 | 64 | 28 |
| Cross Country | 55 | 35 | 20 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,841 | $14,269 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,106 | $4,027 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 95 | 51 | 44 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Rowing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 42% |
| American Indian | 55% |
| Black | 51% |
| Asian | 59% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | 55% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 24 | 34 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 5 |
| Burglary | 20 | 27 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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