About NTID
A Unique College. A Superior Education.
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the nine colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology, and is home to the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Better opportunities. Bigger impact.
RIT/NTID is:
Unique. RIT/NTID serves more than 1,100 deaf and hard-of-hearing students from around the world, many of whom live, study, and work alongside hearing students on the mainstream RIT campus.
A place that levels the playing field. RIT/NTID is the most accessible college in the world for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT is one of only six universities in the nation that has been named a Microsoft Accessible University.
A community of people who mentor and inspire. RIT/NTID faculty and staff specialize in educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
An inclusive environment where you will find your fit. A community where you will feel comfortable and make meaningful connections with classmates, faculty, and staff and find a sense of belonging from the minute you step on campus.
NTID has revolutionized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Everything we do is focused on providing the education and experiences these students need to pursue their goals and lead successful lives.
The Right Fit
Our students come from all over the United States and the world, bringing with them a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Many students attended mainstream schools. Others attended schools for the deaf. Some grew up in families where they were the only deaf or hard-of-hearing person. Others come from culturally Deaf families. Some prefer to communicate using spoken English. Others prefer sign language or a combination of speaking and signing. The bottom line is that here you’ll find other students like you.
Who Are Our Students?
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At RIT, you'll find other students like you.
At RIT, you'll find other students like you. And you'll discover more about yourself than you ever knew.
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Students' Home Region
49% Northeast
21% South
18% West
12% Midwest
2% International
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Type of High School Attended
63% Mainstream
37% School for the Deaf
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Degrees Our Students Are Pursuing
53% Bachelor's
15% Associate
16% Associate + Bachelor's
14% Graduate
2% Career Exploration Studies
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Ethnicity
54% White
17% Hispanic/Latino
14% Asian
9% Black/African American
6% Two or More Races
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Gender
56% Female
44% Male
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Assistive Technology Use
39% Hearing Aids
25% Cochlear Implant
27% None
9% Both Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implant
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Communication Mode
25% Spoken Language
38% American Sign Language
30% Spoken Language and Sign Language
7% Other
Meet Some of Our Students
Bobby Moakley
Hometown Boston, Massachusetts
Major Environmental Science/Science, Technology and Public Policy
Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English and sign language
I am receiving an excellent education and incredible leadership experience that caters to both my general needs and specific needs as a deaf student. I found my identity here at RIT, and I have done things I have never imagined.
Amanda Inthavong
Hometown Berkeley, California
Major Graphic Design
Preferred Communication Mode American Sign Language
I chose RIT because I knew I wanted a school where I could be successful and be myself. RIT is known for technology and innovation, and also creativity, art, and design. This was the perfect place for me as a graphic design major.
Cortez Harris
Hometown Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Major Applied Liberal Arts/Criminal Justice
Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English and sign language
I knew I could have gone to other colleges and been successful, but RIT had all of the things on my checklist. Here I found a place to be me, and become the best leader I can be.
Baylee Trani
Hometown Huntington Beach, California
Major Psychology/School Psychology
Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English
RIT is already set up to accommodate hard-of-hearing and deaf students. Everyone is accepting and respectful, and I don’t feel like a bystander or feel out of place. With the guidance and acceptance I get here, it has shaped me into the person I want to become.