Rochester Institute of Technology
Admissions
Interested in attending Rochester Institute of Technology?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Rochester Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Rochester Institute of Technology?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, RIT accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 24,071 people applied and 17,123 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Rochester Institute of Technology:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Rochester Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Rochester Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things RIT considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Rochester Institute of Technology?
Grades
Students who recently attended Rochester Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.69. 40% of freshmen who attended RIT were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 73% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
RIT is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Rochester Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. RIT's Early Decision acceptance rate is 73%, compared to 71% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Rochester Institute of Technology, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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