Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $74,626. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,274 |
| Housing & meals | $15,516 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $1,700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,964 |
| Total cost of attendance | $74,626 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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RIT net price compared with other New York colleges
RIT has the 136th-lowest average net price of 157 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Ithaca College | $33,926 | 76% | $63,548 |
| 133 | Hofstra University | $34,176 | 69% | $69,039 |
| 134 | Union College | $34,561 | 80% | $88,604 |
| 135 | Bard College | $34,649 | 68% | $46,543 |
| 136 | Rochester Institute of Technology | $34,906 | 70% | $76,571 |
| 137 | Culinary Institute of America | $36,113 | 63% | $47,475 |
| 138 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $36,228 | 84% | $102,051 |
| 139 | Marymount Manhattan College | $36,861 | 49% | $49,131 |
| 140 | New York University | $37,050 | 88% | $82,509 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New York colleges →
Why RIT costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 67% | $34,906 | 70% | $76,571 | This school |
| Hofstra University | 68% | $34,176 | 69% | $69,039 | |
| The New School | 63% | $58,741 | 69% | $52,901 | |
| Fordham University | 59% | $44,338 | 82% | $85,569 | |
| Adelphi University | 66% | $30,783 | 67% | $75,482 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Rochester Institute of Technology would cost you $730 more per year than Hofstra University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Rochester Institute of Technology, mostly from more Hofstra University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$4,842).
- Rochester Institute of Technology gives aided families $3,272 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | RIT | Hofstra University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,274 | $57,660 | +$1,614 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $15,516 | $17,720 | −$2,204 |
| Personal & travel | $1,700 | $2,050 | −$350 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,964 | −$7,806 | +$4,842 |
| Sticker price | $74,626 | $70,624 | +$4,002 |
| Average grants | −$39,720 | −$36,448 | −$3,272 |
| You pay | $34,906 | $34,176 | +$730 |
“+” means RIT costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
RIT cost questions
How much is tuition at RIT?
Tuition and fees are $59,274 a year.
What is the total cost of attending RIT?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $74,626 a year.
What do families actually pay at RIT?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $34,906 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $24,680; $48–75k pay $28,874; $110k+ pay $44,970.
How much debt do RIT graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,872, and 2.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Rochester Institute of Technology overview