Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York · Private
Rochester Institute of Technology admitted 71% of 31,565 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1310–1440 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Rochester Institute of Technology
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Application deadlines
Rochester Institute of Technology’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Rochester Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver. Rochester Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rochester Institute of Technology’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 73% (1,028 of 1,405), compared with 71% for all applicants.
Rochester Institute of Technology offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,155 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 657 took it, and 164 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Rochester Institute of Technology rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.90 GPA. 40% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $75,332 a year. After grants, students paid $39,753 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Rochester Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
Rochester Institute of Technology admitted 71% of applicants: 22,439 of 31,565 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Rochester Institute of Technology’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 1, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1310 to 1440, with a median around 1380. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rochester Institute of Technology’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Rochester Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Rochester Institute of Technology require?
Besides the application and transcript, Rochester Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Rochester Institute of Technology have supplemental essays?
No. Rochester Institute of Technology has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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