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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
74%
Early Rate
ED: Higher than overall
Early Plan
Early Decision I & II, Early Action
SAT Range
1220 to 1400
COA/yr
~$70,000
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
25%
LocationRochester, NY
Top MajorsMechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Game Design & Development
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: ImportantRecs: ConsideredActivities: ImportantCharacter: ImportantInterest: Considered

Rochester Institute of Technology

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name Rochester Institute of Technology
Location Rochester, NY
Tier 4
Student Population 14000
Campus Setting Suburban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.74
SAT Range 1220 to 1400
Yield Rate 0.25

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Decision I & II, Early Action
ED II / EA II Yes
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) ~$70,000
Net Price 29274

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