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By the Numbers

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12:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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50

States RIT Students Come From

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100

Countries RIT Students Come From

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230+

Academic Programs

R I T student working

27.7%

Students who are Members of Diverse Populations

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300+

Clubs and Student Organizations

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$365M

Financial Aid Awarded

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$45M

Annual Co-op Earnings

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An Affordable Cost

RIT offers a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of merit-based scholarships and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. More than 77 percent of full-time undergraduate students at RIT received more than $320 million in financial aid this past year. Many students and families also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn salaries through cooperative education.

Latest News

  • December 17, 2021

    scenic view of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

    RIT launches European Post-High School Semester program to ease college transition

    High school graduates who seek a self-reflection opportunity before fully deciding on and entering into college have a new alternative through RIT. The RIT European Post-High School Semester program allows recent high school graduates to use Dubrovnik, Croatia, as their home base while they take classes, conduct research, embark on excursions across Europe, and build friendships and mentorships along the way.

  • December 14, 2021

    Keli DiRisio performs portfolio reviews in 2019.

    Students receive portfolio reviews from top designers

    For her Professional Practices class, Assistant Professor Keli DiRisio organized more than 150 portfolio review sessions in which students gained insight from professionals working in their preferred design discipline.