About RIT
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. 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, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. At RIT, we are always on to something amazing.
Colleges
- College of Art and Design
- Saunders College of Business
- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
- Kate Gleason College of Engineering
- College of Engineering Technology
- College of Health Sciences and Technology
- College of Liberal Arts
- National Technical Institute for the Deaf
- College of Science
- Golisano Institute for Sustainability
- School of Individualized Study
Message from the President
RIT is one of the top universities in the nation working at the intersection of technology, the arts and design. We are a university that is shaping the future and improving the world through creativity and innovation … We put a high value on bringing goodness to the world.
David C. Munson Jr.
President
www.rit.edu/president
munson@rit.edu
By the Numbers
| Student Body | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 15,946 |
| Graduate | 3,101 |
| Male | 12,444 |
| Female | 6,603 |
| Fall 2018 Total | 19,047 |
Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries attend RIT. Nearly 3,600 students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds are enrolled on the main campus along with more than 2,600 international students. An additional 2,400 students are enrolled at RIT’s international locations. RIT is an internationally recognized leader in preparing deaf and hard-of-hearing students for successful careers in professional and technical fields. The university provides unparalleled access and support services for the more than 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students who live, study, and work with hearing students on the RIT campus.
| Faculty and Staff | |
|---|---|
| Full-time Faculty | 1,109 |
| Part-time Faculty | 22 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 368 |
| Staff | 2,515 |
| Fall 2018 Total | 4,014 |
Excelling in research and excelling in teaching, our faculty are passionate about their disciplines and their role in both the lab and the classroom. They are innovative and resourceful. They engage students in the process of discovery and the contribution of new knowledge to their fields. Enthusiasm and commitment to teaching are undeniable characteristics of RIT’s faculty. From graphic artists and engineers to scientists and management specialists, they will spark your curiosity, challenge you to grow, and inspire you to achieve your dreams.
| Degrees Awarded | |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 31 |
| Master’s | 1,240 |
| Advanced Certificates | 131 |
| Bachelor’s | 2,821 |
| Associate, Diploma, Certificate | 160 |
| Academic Year 2017-2018 Total | 4,383 |
RIT is a top 100 national research university. RIT offers the following degrees: doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in astrophysical sciences and technology, color science, computing and information sciences, imaging science, engineering, mathematical modeling, microsystems engineering, and sustainability; master’s degree programs: Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Science (MS), and Master of Science for Teachers (MST); bachelor’s degree programs: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science (BS); and associate degree programs: AS, AOS, AAS.
Key Facts
Top 100
Research University
3rd
Largest in STEM
13
Pulitzer Prizes
24
NCAA Varsity Sports
Global Campuses
located in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo
Cooperative Education
The fourth-oldest and one of the largest programs in the world
Sustainability
One of the world’s “greenest” universities
300+
clubs and student organizations
Diversity and Inclusion
RIT is a kaleidoscope of curious minds — each embraced for our uniqueness and all working toward countless different goals. Diversity is essential to organizational growth and synergy. At RIT, you’ll live and study with more than 2,600 international students from over 100 countries. In addition, more than 2,000 students of color have elected to study at RIT, embodying our commitment to diversity. Adding a social and educational dynamic not found at any other university are more than 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported by RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has long recognized the importance of diversity to organizational growth and synergy. The university has been recognized as a prestigious “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine three consecutive years (2016, 2017, 2018). In addition, RIT is also a four-time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
Housing
Many of RIT's students live in RIT residence halls, suites, studios, apartments, townhouses, and at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. In addition, there are free-standing Greek houses that accommodate six of our fraternities and sororities. Incoming freshmen are guaranteed RIT housing.
Residence Halls
1,748 rooms for approx. 3,519 students
Apartments
850 units for 2,690 students
RIT Inn and Conference Center
121 rooms for 245 students
Greek Housing
Six buildings for 108 students
Global Village
133 suites for 557 students
Our Values
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity within its workforce and provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide, upon request, all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. RIT crime statistics can be found at the U.S. Department of Education website and by contacting RIT’s Public Safety Department at 585-475-6620 (v/tty).
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