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Is RIT a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$218,841 Avg Total Cost

Rochester Institute of Technology Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if RIT is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Rochester Institute of Technology is ranked #2,116 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Rochester Institute of Technology is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2116 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  5.58 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $218,841 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from RIT will cost you about $218,841. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $45,975 and a typical 4.76 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$45,975
Average Years to Graduate4.76
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$218,841

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average RIT net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on RIT cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$205,984 In-State With Aid
$304,868 Avg Cost No Aid
4.76 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at RIT.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$304,868#0F
All Students$218,841#2,116F
Only Students Receiving Aid$205,984#1,975F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$304,868#F
All Students$218,841#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$205,984#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

About 99% of RIT students receive financial aid. Get more details on what RIT financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average RIT cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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