Rochester Institute of Technology was established in 1891 as the result of a merger between Rochester Athanaeum and Mechanics Institute. Preceding this merge is a history of learning, beginning in 1829 with Colonel Nathaniel Rochester and other leaders beginning an association they named “Athanaeum,” the goal of which was to promote learning. The association grew and now RIT houses eight colleges and a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1891
• Type – Private – not-for-profit
• Undergraduate students Fall 2010 – 14,224
• Graduate/professional students Fall 2010 – 2,982
• Fall 2009 Acceptance rate - 62%
• Application fee - $50
• 2009 - 2010 Tuition and Fees - $29,283
Top Degrees Offered
Popular bachelor degree programs offered at Rochester Institute of Technology include biotechnology, biology, accounting, business administration, animation and graphics, computer science and networking, information technology, and engineering. Popular master degree programs offered include business administration, human resources management, computer science, information technology, and engineering. Also offered are several associate level programs, the most popular of which are in the fields of business and engineering technologies. There is also a PhD program in imaging science.
Accreditation
Rochester Institute of Technology offers several programs that are accredited through appropriate professional boards. The dietetics program is accredited through the American Dietetic Association and Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics in Education. The art and design program is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and Commission on Accreditation. The graduate teacher education program is accredited through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council Accreditation Committee.
Famous Alumni
Famous graduates and alumni of Rochester Institute of Technology include Tom Curley, Bob Duffy, Daniel Carp, Bernie Boston, and N. Katherine Hayles.
