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)
At a Glance
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.
Highlights
Campus Experience
RIT's campus culture is proudly nerdy — the kind of place where a hackathon draws more excitement than a house party. Only about 6.5% of students go Greek, and they barely register in the social landscape. What makes RIT genuinely unique is the integration of 1,200+ deaf and hard-of-hearing students through NTID, creating a campus where ASL is a visible part of daily life. D1 hockey energizes the campus, and 300+ clubs provide social outlets.
A sprawling suburban campus dominated by brutalist brick buildings from the 1960s-70s with an interconnected tunnel system, functional and well-maintained but architecturally stark and repetitive.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
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.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Six days a week (Monday-Saturday); housing tours at 11:30am and 3:30pm weekdays
Duration: ~60 minutes campus tour, plus information session
Daily tours and info sessions cover academics, campus life, and activities. Accepted Student Open House on April 11. Campus Safety at the Information Booth issues parking passes and provides directions.
Book a TourA 15-minute video tour is available online for virtual exploration. On campus, the Quarter Mile walkway connects residence halls to academic buildings and is the natural spine for a self-guided walk. The Infinity Quad and major art installations are easily found.
Tour ResourcesSeptember-October for Brick City Homecoming weekend, or spring for Imagine RIT festival. FallFest and FreezeFest are also energetic. Avoid March 9-13 (Spring Break 2026) and the summer months when campus is quieter.
Visitor parking at Lot V near Bausch & Lomb Center -- stop at the Welcome Center or Information Booth for a parking pass. RIT is at 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. Greater Rochester Airport (ROC) is 10 minutes away via I-390. From NYS Thruway: Exit 46 to I-390 North, Exit 13 (Hylan Drive). Uber/Lyft readily available in Rochester.
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