First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | August 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 1, 2027 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rit.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Rochester Institute of Technology course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-181 – Project-Based Calc I (4 cr.) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH-181 – Project-Based Calc I (4 cr.) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 -…BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 - General Biology I & Lab, General Biology II & Lab (8 cr.) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical…CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical Chemistry I & Lab (4 cr.) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS-111 - College Physics I (4 cr.) | |
| United States History | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Psychology | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT-145 – Intro to Statistics (3 cr.) |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH-181 – Project-Based Calc I (4 cr.) | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | MATH-181 – Project-Based Calc I (4 cr.) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH-181 – Project-Based Calc I (4 cr.) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH-181 and MATH-182 – Project-Based Calc I & II (8 cr.) | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH-181 and MATH-182 – Project-Based Calc I & II (8 cr.) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 -…BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 - General Biology I & Lab, General Biology II & Lab (8 cr.) | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 -…BIOL-101, BIOL-102, BIOL-103, and BIOL-104 - General Biology I & Lab, General Biology II & Lab (8 cr.) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical…CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical Chemistry I & Lab (4 cr.) | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical…CHMG-141 and CHMG-145 - General & Analytical Chemistry I & Lab (4 cr.) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS-111 - College Physics I (4 cr.) | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | PHYS-111 - College Physics I (4 cr.) | |
| United States History | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST-102 - Themes in US History (3 cr.) | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST-102 - Themes in US History (3 cr.) &…HIST-102 - Themes in US History (3 cr.) & GENE-100 - General Education Elective (3cr.) | |
| Psychology | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC-101 – Intro to Psychology (3 cr.) | |
| Psychology | 5 | PSYC-101 – Intro to Psychology (3 cr.) | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT-145 – Intro to Statistics (3 cr.) | |
| Statistics | 4 | STAT-145 – Intro to Statistics (3 cr.) | |
| Statistics | 5 | STAT-145 – Intro to Statistics (3 cr.) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI-105 AP-Computer Science-A (4 cr.) | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CSCI-105 AP-Computer Science-A (4 cr.) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON-201 – Macroeconomics (3 cr.) | |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | ECON-201 – Macroeconomics (3 cr.) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON-101 – Microeconomics (3 cr.) | |
| Microeconomics | 5 | ECON-101 – Microeconomics (3 cr.) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST-201 - Histories of Globalization (3 cr.) | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST-201 - Histories of Globalization (3 cr.) &…HIST-201 - Histories of Globalization (3 cr.) & GENE-100 - General Education Elective (3cr.) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVS-101 Concepts of Environmental Science (3 cr.) | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | ENVS-101 Concepts of Environmental Sci (3 cr.) | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS-112 - College Physics II (4 cr.) | |
| Physics 2 | 5 | PHYS-112 - College Physics II (4 cr.) | |
| European History | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| European History | 4 | HIST-105 – Themes in History (3 cr.) | |
| European History | 5 | HIST-105 – Themes in History (3 cr.) & GENE-100 -…HIST-105 – Themes in History (3 cr.) & GENE-100 - General Education Elective (3cr.) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | MLSP-199 – Transferred Credits in Spanish (4 cr.) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | MLSP-199 – Transferred Credits in Spanish (4 cr.) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | ISCH-110 Principles of Computing (3 cr.) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | ISCH-110 Principles of Computing (3 cr.) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | PRFL 265 - Music Theory I (3 cr.) | |
| Music Theory | 5 | PRFL 265 - Music Theory I (3 cr.) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | FREE-100 - Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| African American Studies | 4 | SOCI-210 - Black America (3 cr.) | |
| African American Studies | 5 | SOCI-210 - Black America (3 cr.) | |
| Art: History | 3 | FREE-100 - Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Art: History | 4 | ARTH-135 - History of Western Art (3 cr.) | |
| Art: History | 5 | ARTH-135 - History of Western Art (3 cr.) &…ARTH-135 - History of Western Art (3 cr.) & GENE-100 - General Education Elective (3cr.) | |
| Art: Studio 2-D Design | 4 | FDTN 121 - 2-D Design I (3 cr.) | |
| Art: Studio 2-D Design | 5 | FDTN 121 - 2-D Design I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio…FDTN 121 - 2-D Design I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Art: Studio 3-D Design | 4 | FDTN-131 - 3-D Design I (3 cr.) | |
| Art: Studio 3-D Design | 5 | FDTN-131 - 3-D Design I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio…FDTN-131 - 3-D Design I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 4 | FDTN 111 - Drawing I (3 cr.) | |
| Art: Studio Drawing | 5 | FDTN 111 - Drawing I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio…FDTN 111 - Drawing I (3 cr.) STUE-100 - Studio Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | MLCH-199 – Transferred Credits in Chinese (4 cr.) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | MLCH-199 – Transferred Credits in Chinese (4 cr.) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | MLFR-199 – Transferred Credits in French (4 cr.) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | MLFR-199 – Transferred Credits in French (4 cr.) | |
| Geography: Human | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Geography: Human | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Geography: Human | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | MLGR-199 – Transferred Credits in German (4 cr.) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | MLGR-199 – Transferred Credits in German (4 cr.) | |
| Government and Politics: US | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Government and Politics: US | 4 | POLS-110 - American Politics (3 cr.) | |
| Government and Politics: US | 5 | POLS-110 - American Politics (3 cr.) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | MLIT-199 – Transferred Credits in Italian (4 cr.) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | MLIT-199 – Transferred Credits in Italian (4 cr.) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | MLJP-199 – Transferred Credits in Japanese (4 cr.) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | MLJP-199 – Transferred Credits in Japanese (4 cr.) | |
| Latin | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Latin | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Latin | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Physics B | 4 | PHYS-111 and PHYS-112 - College Physics I & II (8 cr.) | |
| Physics B | 5 | PHYS-111 & PHYS-112 - College Phys I & II (8 cr.) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS-208 - University Physics II: AP-C…PHYS-208 - University Physics II: AP-C Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | PHYS-208 - University Physics II: AP-C…PHYS-208 - University Physics II: AP-C Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS-206 - University Physics I: AP-C Mechanics…PHYS-206 - University Physics I: AP-C Mechanics (3 cr.) (NO Credit awarded for Physics majors) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | PHYS-206 - University Physics I: AP-C Mechanics (3 cr.) | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH-111 - Pre-Calculus (3 cr.) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH-111 - Pre-Calculus (3 cr.) | |
| Precalculus | 5 | MATH-111 - Pre-Calculus (3 cr.) | |
| Research | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Research | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Research | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Research and Seminar | 3 | FREE-100-Free Elective (6 cr.) | |
| Research and Seminar | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) GENE-150 – Gen…GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) GENE-150 – Gen Ed Writing Intensive Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Research and Seminar | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) GENE-150 – Gen…GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) GENE-150 – Gen Ed Writing Intensive Elec (3 cr.) | |
| Seminar | 3 | FREE-100-Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Seminar | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Seminar | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | FREE-100- Free Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | GENE-100 – Gen Ed Elective (3 cr.) |
Source: rit.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 208 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 164 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 162 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 119 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 107 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 105 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 100 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 86 |
Show the other 72 majors
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 86 |
| Photography | 63 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 59 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 55 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 54 |
| Computer Engineering | 54 |
| Graphic Design | 50 |
| Management Information Systems | 50 |
| Illustration | 47 |
| Information Technology | 45 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 43 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 41 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | 35 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 34 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 33 |
| Packaging Science | 32 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 31 |
| Psychology | 31 |
| Biotechnology | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Finance | 26 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 25 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 25 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 24 |
| Physics | 23 |
| Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 21 |
| Applied Statistics | 20 |
| Informatics | 20 |
| Industrial Engineering | 20 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| Environmental Science | 18 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | 16 |
| Interior Design | 16 |
| Applied Mathematics | 16 |
| Digital Humanities | 14 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Computational Mathematics | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 7 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 7 |
| Bioinformatics | 6 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 5 |
| Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 4 |
| Advertising | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 |
| Digital Marketing | 2 |
| Printmaking | 1 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Rochester Institute of Technology ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #12 for Cybersecurityof 50 colleges
- #14 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
- #25 for Management information systemsof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 2% of women in sororities · 3% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Rochester, NY
1,057,218 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20
Elevation
536 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
102.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,260 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Rochester4 mi
- Roberts Wesleyan University7 mi
- Nazareth University8 mi
- St. John Fisher University8 mi
- SUNY Brockport16 mi
- SUNY College at Geneseo21 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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