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At RIT, we understand the significant role you play in your student’s life, including guidance on education options. Family support and engagement are essential factors for helping students achieve their academic and career goals. Parents are our partners and valued members of the RIT community.
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Key Facts
4th
Oldest and One of the Largest Cooperative Education Programs in the World
3,500
Students from Diverse Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds
3rd
Largest Producer of Undergraduate STEM Degrees Among U.S. Private Universities
1,100
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
14
Pulitzer Prizes Awarded to Alumni
300+
Clubs and Student Organizations
24
NCAA Varsity Sports
Top 100
National Research University
From jobs with Fortune 500 companies to prestigious graduate programs and service opportunities, these students have some amazing futures ahead!
An Affordable Cost
RIT offers a comprehensive financial aid program consisting of merit-based scholarships and a full range of need-based grants, loans, and campus employment programs. More than 77 percent of full-time undergraduate students at RIT received more than $320 million in financial aid this past year. Many students and families also take advantage of our monthly payment plan, tuition prepayment plan, and opportunities for students to earn salaries through cooperative education.
Intersections: The RIT Podcast
Intersections: The RIT Podcast uncovers a series of stories from influencers in higher education whose daily work is making a difference in the world. From cutting-edge research to innovative programming to issues and experiences in higher education today, Intersections provides an avenue for prospective students and parents to click, explore, and learn.
