Rochester Institute of Technology

    Rochester, NY · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1300–1460
    Median ~1380
    Acceptance rate
    67%
    Enrollment
    13,215
    ACT middle 50%
    29–33

    How RIT compares

    • The ~1380 SAT midpoint ranks #42 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 26 in NY.
    • Its 67% acceptance rate is more selective than 48% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (690 Math vs 670 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($76,571) are $13,505 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #42 of 197
    SAT rank in NY
    #4 of 26
    More selective than
    48% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$13,505

    What the numbers say about RIT

    • The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1300 to 1460. A planning score near or above 1500 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 670 Reading and Writing and 690 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 67% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 70% completion rate and $76,571 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1380 SAT scorePlan for a 1500Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $59,274
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $59,274
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $76,571
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    70%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1300 and 1460. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1500 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1460 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1380 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1300 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1460

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1300–1450

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1300

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to RIT's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC1300–147042%
    Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT1270–146068%
    Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson, NY1270–145052%
    American UniversityWashington, DC1280–146062%
    Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH1310–148061%
    University of TulsaTulsa, OK1220–153062%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for RIT?

    Rochester Institute of Technology's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1300–1460, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1500 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is RIT's acceptance rate?

    Rochester Institute of Technology's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 67%.

    How much does it cost to attend RIT?

    Published tuition is approximately $59,274 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is RIT test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Rochester Institute of Technology's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.rit.edu