Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
66.9%
Acceptance Rate
$59,274
Avg Cost (In-State)
$59,274
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
70.3%
Graduation Rate
13,215
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision) / December 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$65
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required (250-650 words). Some programs may require additional supplemental essays.
Note: Portfolio required for art, design, and film programs. Audition required for some performing arts programs.
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$65,457
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$76,571
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $90,829 | $123,027 | 227 |
| Computer Science. | $94,611 | $135,702 | 196 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $76,263 | $93,065 | 176 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $28,858 | $52,970 | 171 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $69,052 | $88,096 | 159 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $36,318 | $63,845 | 149 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $34,709 | $52,043 | 149 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $69,261 | $86,226 | 142 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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