Rochester Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Rochester, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 24,269
- Admitted
- 17,328
- Yield
- 17.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 71.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,936 to 24,269 (+35%) over that period.
Its 71.4% rate makes Rochester Institute of Technology more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
Rochester Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,936 | 10,307 | 57.5% | 2,667 |
| 2015–16 | 18,598 | 10,652 | 57.3% | 2,906 |
| 2016–17 | 19,824 | 10,889 | 54.9% | 2,604 |
| 2017–18 | 20,451 | 11,599 | 56.7% | 2,758 |
| 2018–19 | 19,335 | 12,765 | 66% | 2,847 |
| 2019–20 | 19,744 | 13,964 | 70.7% | 2,683 |
| 2020–21 | 21,928 | 16,196 | 73.9% | 3,119 |
| 2021–22 | 21,923 | 15,645 | 71.4% | 3,355 |
| 2022–23 | 23,976 | 16,105 | 67.2% | 3,202 |
| 2023–24 | 24,269 | 17,328 | 71.4% | 3,056 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,894 | 7,193 | 72.7% |
| Men | 14,374 | 10,135 | 70.5% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–720 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 640–740 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 10% |
How Rochester Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Rochester Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 71.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,328 admitted of 24,269 applicants).
Is Rochester Institute of Technology test optional?
Rochester Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rochester Institute of Technology?
Rochester Institute of Technology received 24,269 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,328.
What SAT score do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Rochester Institute of Technology typically scored 640–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 640–740 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rochester Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Rochester Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 71.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.rit.edu/.