Rochester Institute of Technology admission process

Q. Is it hard to get admission into RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 70%. Half the applicants admitted to RIT have an SAT score between 1220 and 1410 or an ACT score of 27 and 32.

Q. Does RIT give a conditional offer?

RIT also offers conditional admission where students can integrate English Language studies with their academic program

Q. How Do I apply to RIT ?

Applying to RIT is quick and easy. Our online application will typically take you 15-20 minutes to complete, and you can get started and submit your online application with or without the required application fee and supporting documents.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to RIT ?

Undergraduate Admissions – 

The admission process, requirements, and guidelines are the same for all undergraduate students. As an international student you will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency, and RIT will consider students at all levels of English language proficiency for admission.

Graduate Admissions – 

Graduate applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency and requirements vary by program. To learn more about the requirements by program, please visit the programs of study page.

Q. What are the IELTS requirements?

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications to RIT ?

Non-refundable Application Fee

Electronic Submission of Documents

Transcripts

For application review, we will accept unofficial copies of your transcripts.
How do I submit my unofficial transcripts?

1. Upload copies of your transcripts with the submission of your online application.

2. You may also upload your transcripts through your Application Status page after you have submitted your application.

Q. How do I submit official, original transcripts? Choose one of the following:

By mail – Original transcripts issued by your university and sent to RIT in a sealed envelope. (If they are mailed to you, they must remain in their original, sealed envelope.)

Attention: Office of Graduate Enrollment Services

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bausch & Lomb Center, Bldg. 77, Room A-130

Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, New York 14623-5604 

Digital Copy - Some institutions allow you to request a digital copy. You can request a PDF official copy be emailed to  [email protected] .In-Person - You may present them in-person in their original, sealed envelope.

Q.What is the application fee in RIT?

The application fee is 65 USD in RIT

Q. How many intakes RIT has?

January , September and rolling intakes.

Q. How can I apply for bachelor courses into RIT?

There are two ways to apply at RIT, both as follows – 

1. RIT website - https://join.rit.edu/apply/

2. Common App - https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=215&tref=748

Q. Does RIT require me to write a personal statement ?

It is an extremely important part of the application and must be submitted.

Q. What do I include in my personal statement for RIT ?

Please upload a personal statement describing your educational objectives. You may wish to
address: 

1. Why you are applying for the program

2. How your degree program will relate to your long-range career objectives

3. What personal or “non-academic” qualities you will contribute to the learning environment in your program

4. What prior experience you have with respect to your chosen program

5. Specifically why you want to attend RIT

Q. What are the deadlines to apply for RIT?