by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Rochester Institute of Technology, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this RIT cost report, you'll find:
Combined tuition and fees at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020-2021 academic year was $50,951 for undergraduates. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $50,225 | $726 | $50,951 |
Rochester Institute of Technology tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $50,951 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Rochester Institute of Technology was high when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at RIT.
The chart below shows how RIT compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Rochester Institute of Technology Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Rochester Institute of Technology increased with an average annual rate of 7.65% over the past five years. Tuition by 7.67%, and fees by 6.79%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $61,140 if the growth rate continues.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at RIT to be $126,960, and $274,098 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at RIT.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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