Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private, nonprofit four-year institution located in a large suburban setting in Rochester, New York. With a total enrollment of 19,736 students (IPEDS 2023), RIT is one of the larger technical universities in the Northeast. The institution reports a completion rate of 71% and a retention rate of 88% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting solid student persistence across its programs. RIT holds an overall quality score of 64.83 out of 100.

RIT offers an extensive range of technical and applied programs spanning multiple credential levels. Associate degree options include Mechanical Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Civil Engineering Technologies, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Packaging Science, and Animation and Interactive Technology. Bachelor's degree programs cover Computer and Information Systems Security, Physician Associate, Environmental Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Technology, Furniture Design and Manufacturing, Computer Systems Networking, and Construction Engineering Technology. Certificate programs are available in CAD/CADD Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Civil Drafting, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing.

With its broad catalog of engineering technology, computing, and applied science programs, RIT serves students seeking hands-on technical education at every level from certificates through bachelor's degrees.