Is Rochester Institute of Technology Worth It?
Rochester, NY · Large suburb · 13,215 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
Rochester Institute of Technology is a R2 Research University located in large suburb in Rochester, NY. It enrolls approximately 13,215 students. The acceptance rate is 67%, making it moderately selective. 70% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — solid. With $76,571 median earnings and $26,778 median debt, median debt equals about 4 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. 77% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school (College Scorecard).
No published FIRE survey data for this school, so we don't rate its politics. See surveyed campuses →
Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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