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Students attend Rochester Institute Of Technology in Rochester, New York, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in design, engineering, photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Rochester Institute Of Technology is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rochester Institute Of Technology is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 14,371 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Rochester Institute Of Technology are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Rochester Institute Of Technology offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Empire Eight.
More complete details are provided below.
Rochester Institute Of Technology
1 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
General Phone: (585) 475-2411
Admissions Phone: (585) 475-6631
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 475-2186
http://www.rit.edu/
Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 714 | information technology, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, computer networking, computer support, computer and info science, computer and media applications, ... |
| Business And Management | 425 | business management, business and related services, sales and marketing, finance, international business, accounting, human resources, accounting technology, ... |
| Engineering | 412 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, various engineering courses, engineering management, materials engineering, engineering, ... |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 317 | photography, commercial art, cinematography |
| Engineering Technician | 266 | mechanical engineering tech, engineering technician, civil engineering tech, telecommunications tech, environmental engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 238 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, American Sign Language, economics |
| Science | 168 | biotechnology, physical science courses, biology, chemistry, ecology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, physics, ... |
| Design | 134 | illustration, industrial design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design |
| Media | 128 | communication and journalism, graphic communications courses, communication studies, communications tech, printing equipment operation, photo and film tech, communications tech courses, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 57 | sonography and ultrasound tech, physician assistant, nuclear medical tech, clinical lab tech, optometric tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, school psychology |
| Mathematics | 51 | statistics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics, mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | secondary teaching, art education, school counseling |
| Hospitality | 38 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Medicine | 38 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | social work, social service professions, public administration, foodservice management, food and nutrition, community organization |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | health care facilities management, medical illustrator |
| Art Studies | 26 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 19 | culinary arts services |
| Fine Arts | 16 | metal and jewelry, ceramics, painting, fine arts studies |
| Production Trades | 11 | furniture design |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | science tech |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Rochester Institute Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,131 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 728 | 55 |
| Associate's degree | 205 | 46 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 29 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 15 |
In 2005, Rochester Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 14,371 students (12,771 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 48% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Rochester Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 6,850 of its 12,771 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,384 | 6,519 | 69% | 2,217 | 34% |
| Men | 6,703 | 4,749 | 71% | 1,554 | 33% |
| Women | 2,681 | 1,770 | 66% | 663 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 475-6631
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,619 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,619 |
| Room and board | $ 8,451 |
| Room charge | $ 4,863 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,693 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,025 |
Financial Aid:
Rochester Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 475-2186
Rochester Institute Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $123,848 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $92,504 | 3 | $86,073 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $81,016 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $98,842 | 5 | $70,720 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 142 | $99,374 | 27 | $90,785 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 142 | $75,417 | 65 | $70,826 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 179 | $61,449 | 95 | $59,473 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $50,861 | 7 | $45,356 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 23 | $53,627 | 13 | $42,851 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 498 | $75,634 | 207 | $65,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Baseball | Empire Eight |
| Track | Empire Eight |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Economics, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
Graphic Communications, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Organic Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Polymer Chemistry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rochester Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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