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You
Bring
You.

We’ll provide an inclusive community where you can
create, collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

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Find out why students like you choose RIT.

Professionally-Focused, In‑Demand Majors

3D Digital Design BFA (options in 3D visualization, game arts)
Graphic Design BFA
Humanities, Computing, and Design BS
Illustration BFA
Industrial Design BFA
Interior Design BFA
Medical Illustration BFA
New Media Design BFA
Print and Graphic Media Technology # BS
Studio Arts BFA (options in ceramics, furniture design, glass, metals and jewelry design, painting, printmaking, sculpture and expanded forms)
Studio Arts Exploration
# Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree available
Biomedical Engineering # BS
Chemical Engineering # BS
Civil Engineering Technology BS (options in construction management, structural design, water resources)
Computer Engineering # BS (option in secure systems)
Computer Engineering Technology # BS (options in audio, wireless communications)
Electrical Engineering # BS (options in artificial intelligence, clean and renewable energy, computer engineering, and robotics)
Electrical Engineering Technology BS (options in audio, wireless communications)
Engineering Exploration
Engineering Technology Exploration
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety # BS
Imaging Science BS
Industrial Engineering # BS (options in ergonomics/human factors, Lean Six Sigma, manufacturing, supply chain management)
Mechanical Engineering # BS (options in aerospace, automotive, bioengineering, energy and environment)
Mechanical Engineering Technology # BS (options in robotics and automation, product design)
Mechatronics Engineering Technology # BS
Microelectronic Engineering # BS
Packaging Science # BS
Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology # BS
Software Engineering # BS
# Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree available
Civil Engineering Technology BS (option in water resources)
Electrical Engineering # BS (option in clean and renewable energy)
Environmental Science # BS
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety # BS
Mechanical Engineering # BS (option in energy and environment)
Packaging Science BS
# Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree available
3D Digital Design BFA (options in 3D visualization, game arts)
Film and Animation BFA (options in animation and production)
Game Design and Development # BS
Humanities, Computing, Design BS
Illustration BFA
New Media Design BFA
New Media Interactive Development BS
Web and Mobile Computing BS
# Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree available
Film and Animation BFA (options in animation, production)
Imaging Science BS
Motion Picture Science BS
Photographic and Imaging Arts BFA (options in advertising photography, fine art photography, photojournalism, visual media)
Photographic Arts and Sciences Exploration
Photographic Sciences # BS
# Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree available
Best Colleges U.S. news
#91
Ranked among the top 100 of national universities
Best Colleges U.S. news
#41
Best Value Cited for best value among national universities.
Best Colleges U.S. news
#6
Top School for Co-op or Internship Programs Ranked among nation’s best in hands-on career preparation
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Nika Goubatova works in the Jeff and Nina Benck Textiles and Electronics Makerspace in the SHED.

Spaces for Creators and Innovators

RIT is filled with spaces designed to inspire. From makerspaces in the SHED to world-class performing arts facilities and the Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you’ll have everything you need to build, create, perform, and turn ideas into reality.

Explore what’s being made in the SHED
Check out the upcoming Music Performance Theater
See where business meets technology and design

7
Makerspaces across three floors in the SHED.
3
Theaters and dedicated performing arts spaces.
13
Programs, competitions, and events for entrepreneurs.
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RIT is here to support your future success and make a world-class education within reach.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We know costs and financial aid are often a critical piece of the college decision process. RIT is committed to making education affordable and accessible to all students. We offer families a customized, comprehensive financial aid program that includes scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment programs.

  • We offer generous merit-based scholarships
  • Scholarships range from $56,000-$108,000* over the length of the undergraduate degree
  • Every student who applies to RIT is considered, regardless of financial need

Learn more about Financial Aid and Scholarships

RIT is recognized for value by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and Money Magazine.
100%
Incoming first-year students who receive RIT scholarships and grant aid.
$550M
Scholarships and financial aid awarded to students from all aid sources.
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RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees are for our most highly focused, goal-oriented students.

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study. You’ll earn two degrees while gaining the valuable, hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

Learn how a Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree can prepare you for your future, faster.

80+
Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees across all majors and disciplines.
Most are completed within 5 years (including co-op).
Begin graduate studies as an undergraduate.
Become an Accelerated Scholar
Outstanding applicants for first-year admission may be offered conditional early acceptance to a master's degree program as an incoming first-year student.
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Imaging science major Imergen Rosario interned at The Estée Lauder Companies.

Co-op, Internships, and Research:
Experience That Launches Careers and Expands Knowledge.

At RIT, experiential learning goes beyond the classroom. Through co-ops, internships, and research opportunities, you’ll gain hands-on experience that sets you apart. Most programs include co-op or internship opportunities, giving you the chance to work with industry leaders, nonprofits, and government agencies. Additionally, RIT’s hands-on approach to research allows you to design your own projects, carry out experiments, and analyze results—experience that sharpens your skills and prepares you for your career or advanced study.

Learn more about co-op
Learn more about undergraduate research

6th
Among top schools for co-op or internship programs
U.S. News and World Report, 2025.
4,300
Students participating in co-op annually.
400+
Students involved in RIT’s Annual Research Symposium.
$68M
Total earned annually by RIT students on co-op.
Anna Pasquantonio, a sociology and anthropology major, completed an internship experience at National Geographic’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Get your start at the place known for spectacular finishes

By pairing our future-focused, innovative academic programs with one of the best university internships and co-op programs in the world, you'll see why RIT is the best place for you to not only launch your career, but design your future.

93.4%
Overall Career Outcomes Rate RIT grads who have entered the workforce, enrolled in graduate study, or are pursuing alternative plans (e.g., military or volunteer services) within six months of graduation.

Learn where our graduates go

$75,600

Average Reported Undergraduate Salary
First-Year Salaries by Degree

A sampling of our employer partners:

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • BMW
  • CBS
  • Citigroup
  • Corning
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Microsoft
  • NASA
  • Tesla
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Wayfair
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Expand your perspectives at one of RIT’s global campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, or Kosovo.

Study Abroad

Challenge yourself, enhance your cultural understanding, and gain a better appreciation of the social issues that affect us all globally.

Learn more about our global campuses
Learn more about study abroad

600
Study abroad and international experiences.
100%
RIT students who can fit a study abroad experience into their plan of study.
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Global Campuses: RIT China, RIT Croatia, RIT Dubai, RIT Kosovo, and Rochester, NY USA.
At RIT, you’ll come into contact with a unique group of people. They’re your friends, your circle, your community.

Student Life

Art, gaming, politics, science, sports, and performing arts are just a sample of the 300 student clubs, organizations, and programs, which support over 13,000 on-campus and off-campus events at RIT. There are many ways to explore your interests outside of the classroom and connect with future friends in the RIT community.

View top 100 things to do while at RIT
Learn more about life at RIT
Explore performing arts

300+
Clubs and student organizations.
27
Theater, dance, music, or other arts organizations perform on campus.
24
Intercollegiate sports.
49
Club sports.
At RIT, you’ll come into contact with a unique group of people. They’re your friends, your circle, your community.

Experience RIT for Yourself

See what makes RIT extraordinary by visiting our campus. From our cutting-edge facilities and vibrant student life to our innovative academic programs, there’s nothing like experiencing it in person. Join a student-led tour, meet faculty, and explore the spaces where you’ll create, learn, and thrive. Whether it’s an open house or a personal visit, RIT is ready to welcome you and help you discover your future.

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*Merit scholarships are determined at the time of admission. RIT scholarships are offered during semesters of full-time coursework. Students who meet the eligibility requirements for multiple RIT merit-based scholarships will be offered the highest-valued scholarship unless the indicated scholarships can be combined. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students accepted to RIT and supported by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), and students accepted directly to NTID, fall outside of these guidelines and are considered for NTID’s merit-based scholarships.

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