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Rochester Institute of Technology
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  • Graduate School
  • ROCHESTER, NY

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About Rochester Institute of Technology...
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ROCHESTER, NY 14623
From Rochester Institute of Technology

•70+ grad programs focus on applied learning

•High Return on Investment (ROI)

•Generous scholarships are offered

•Programs are collaborative and interdisciplinary

•Co-op is a hallmark of RIT and graduate study

•Flexible study options include online programs and ability to work and study.

•Faculty have industry experience and are well-connected

•Most programs have no deadline for applications.

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Deadline for International Students
Rolling Admissions
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Application Fee
$65

Graduate Schools

Masters Programs

Doctoral Programs

Graduate Research @ RIT

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RIT is one of the top universities in the world working at the intersection of technology, the arts, and design with close ties to industry and alumni. As a graduate student at RIT, you’ll have ample opportunities to participate in and conduct research in a wide variety of areas, working with faculty as well as persons from business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.

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Graduate Students

Total Graduate Students
2,950
Part-Time Grad Students
569
Research Assistants
320
Teaching Assistants
100
Racial Diversity
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    55%
  • White
    31.5%
  • Unknown
    5.6%
  • Asian
    2.7%
  • Hispanic
    2.1%
  • African American
    1.8%
  • Multiracial
    1.1%
  • Native American
    0.1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%

Student Life

Poll
Which word or phrase best describes the students at your graduate school?
Based on 16 responses
  • Driven
    38%
  • Friendly
    19%
  • Intellectual
    38%
  • Organized
    6%
Poll
What phrase best describes your program?
Based on 16 responses
  • Competitive and intense
    25%
  • Prepared me for the real world
    31%
  • Supportive/helped me grow
    44%

Scholarship

Professors

Poll
94%
of students agree that professors care about their students' success. 16 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities. 16 responses

Return On Investment

Poll
How much did you spend on your graduate degree in total?
Based on 16 responses
  • Less than $25,000
    19%
  • $25,000 - $50,000
    13%
  • $50,000 - $75,000
    44%
  • $75,000 - $100,000
    13%
  • More than $100,000
    13%
Poll
How much do you make post-graduation?
Based on 16 responses
  • Less than $50,000
    13%
  • $50,000 - $75,000
    6%
  • Did not graduate yet
    81%
63%
of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money. 16 responses

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
Median Household Income
$73,475
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,125
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$164,300
National
$244,900

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