Rochester Institute of Technology in USA

Our Mission at Rochester Institute of Technology, we shape the future and improve the world through creativity and innovation. As an engaged, intellectually curious, and socially conscious community, we leverage the power of technology, the arts, and design for the greater good.

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 over 20,000 students and more than 145,000 graduates from 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 at Rochester Institute of Technology

• 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

Key Facts at Rochester Institute of Technology

• 98th Top National Research University.
  
• 41st Most Innovative.
  
• 15 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.

Rochester Institute of Technology Rankings and Recognition

Our reputation as one of the world’s top universities has been acknowledged by many leading college guides, industry, and internationally respected publications. As you search for the right university, consider what others have to say about RIT.

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 nearly 2,000 international students from over 100 countries. In addition, more than 2,500 underrepresented 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 900 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. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized RIT as a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipient and a 2023 Diversity Champion. This marks the 10th year in a row RIT has been named a HEED Award recipient and ninth consecutive year as a Diversity Champion.

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 3,533 students
  
• Apartments
  783 units for 2,283 students
  
• RIT Inn and Conference Center
  143 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.