Rochester Institute of Technology is a private university in Rochester, New York, recognized for its strengths in computing, engineering, art, and design. RIT is nationally ranked for its game design and computing security programs, and it is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, making it a leader in accessible STEM education. Its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation, with students completing paid work experiences before graduation.
Mascot: Tiger
Notable Alumni
Kate Gleason (pioneering woman engineer)•Michael Slovis (Breaking Bad cinematographer)•Daniel Durant (actor in CODA)
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Safety
Public Safety monitors the large suburban campus 24/7 with trained security personnel, the TigerSafe app, and daily crime logging. Most incidents are disciplinary.
RIT is located in Henrietta, a safe Rochester suburb with crime rates far below those of nearby Rochester city proper.
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