Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Overview

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is one of the largest private universities in the United States. Located in Rochester, New York, RIT’s suburban campus is the home to over 20,000 students. We welcome undergraduates and graduates from across all 50 states and over 100 countries, and are rooted in the international community through global campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities. RIT offers over 250 undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. programs in game design and digital media, biological and health sciences, business, engineering and engineering technology, computing, cybersecurity, and liberal arts. We are also the home to our renowned National Technical Institute of the Deaf and provide pathways for accelerated bachelor’s/master’s degrees with additional programming in performing arts, sustainability, eSports, and more. We’re always onto something, so life at RIT is busy. With over 300 student clubs and organizations, intercollegiate athletics, greek life, spiritual centers, and annual festivals steeped in RIT tradition, there’s no shortage of things to do on our safe and inclusive campus. What sets RIT graduates apart isn’t just their degree: it’s what they accomplish before they even receive it. In short, our students and graduates thrive . Join us, won’t you? Facilities RIT’s campus community includes more than 24,000 people, including students, faculty, and staff. Situated in the Town of Henrietta — ten minutes from downtown Rochester and the airport — the campus has quick access to city life and surrounding shopping areas with RIT buses and public transportation. The suburban campus is designed with residence halls and housing on three sides and is joined together by a series of bike lanes and walkways. The Quarter Mile serves as the main pedestrian avenue, connecting one side of campus to the other in a fifteen minute walk. Global Village , MAGIC Spell Studios , and the recently-completed Student Hall for Exploration and Development (SHED) are just a few of the new buildings keeping RIT at the forefront of forward-facing technology, and student engagement. Construction for a new research building is underway and will open in late 2025, adding to the existing 50 research centers and laboratories. On-campus housing is required for incoming first-year students and optional for transfer and graduate students. The residence halls are connected by tunnels, forming an underground city with free laundry facilities and convenience stores ideal during winter months. Graduate and transfer students may pick from single or multiple occupancy housing, residence halls, and apartment and suite-style living options. Student Life Life at RIT is busy, bold, and built to help our students discover themselves and their place in the world. With a holistic support of student wellness and a campus steeped in deep traditions and new activities, RIT and the greater Rochester community proudly embrace students from every corner of the globe, enriching our campus with a tapestry of cultures, languages, perspectives, and identities. RIT offers a wide variety of activities for students at all levels of ability. With over 300 student clubs and organizations at RIT, we annually support over 13,000 on-campus and off-campus events each year. Whether you are into art, gaming, music, politics, science, pop culture, or theater you'll certainly find others at RIT who share your same passion. Careers What sets RIT graduates apart isn’t just their degree: it’s what they accomplish before they even receive it. We’re focused on partnering your studies with hands-on opportunities that are intentional and designed for you to build solid, career-focused experience. RIT has one of the largest and most established cooperative education (co-op) programs in the world, ranked sixth by U.S. News and World Report (2025). Co-ops are full-time, paid work experiences related to your major and can include CPT & OPT opportunities for our international students. With an RIT education and meaningful experiences, our students are more than prepared for life beyond RIT. Our class of 2024 has a 93% positive outcome rate: within six months of graduation, 88% of students were employed, 5% were in graduate school, and 1% were seeking alternative plans such as full-time volunteer work or military service.

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