Rochester Institute of Technology
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average High School GPA: 3.7
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1220–1410
ACT Range: 27–32
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 14,000
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
Tuition & Fees: $56,136/year
Room & Board: ~$15,000/year
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Rochester, New York
Setting: Suburban, 1,300-acre campus
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January avg ~24°F (−4°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July avg ~71°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: ~33 inches
Nearest Airport: Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — ~5 miles (10-minute drive)
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III (most sports)
Division I for Men’s/Women’s Ice Hockey
Conference: Liberty League (DIII), Atlantic Hockey/CHA (DI Hockey)
Nickname: Tigers
Mascot: RITchie the Tiger
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Judson/Hale Aquatics Center
Head Coach: Phil Baretela
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #18
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Liberty League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #31
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #3 in Liberty League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#91 in National Universities (tie)
#51 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#301 Top Colleges 2025
#161 In Private Colleges
#197 In Research Universities
#103 In The Northeast
#444 America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
America's Best Employers By State 2023
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: B+
Academics: A-
Diversity: A-
Athletics: C
Professors: A-
Dorms: C-
Student Life: B-
Value: B
Campus: C-
Party Scene: B-
Location: B-
Campus Food: C
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #458 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR

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