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Also known as: RIT, Rochester Athenæum and Mechanics Institute
Institute of Technology school in Rochester, New York, United States of America
Founded in 1829 through the merger of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, RIT now enrolls over 20,500 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs at its 1,300‑acre suburban campus in Henrietta, NY. It comprises 11 colleges offering degrees in engineering, imaging arts and sciences, computing, business, liberal arts, and design, and is classified among 'R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity.' RIT operates cooperative education programs that integrate paid industry work experiences into the curriculum, with more than 3,000 partner employers worldwide. The university maintains global campuses in Croatia, Kosovo, and the United Arab Emirates, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its endowment of $1.384 billion supports research centers such as the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science and flexible academic pathways like combined bachelor’s/master’s programs.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
RIT operates a test‑optional policy, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. Scores are neither required nor disadvantageous; applicants can opt in if they wish to bolster their academic profile. STEM program applicants planning to submit ACT scores are recommended to include the optional ACT Science section.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Aurora, New York, United States of America
Wells College was a private liberal arts college in Aurora, NY, founded in 1868 and closed in 2024 after 156 years of operation.
New York, New York, United States of America
Yeshiva University is a private Modern Orthodox Jewish university in New York City, chartered in 1886, with an undergraduate focus on dual Torah and secular curricula.
Canton, New York, United States of America
SUNY Canton is a public college in Canton, NY, offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs with an emphasis on technology and applied learning.
Albany, New York, United States of America
Excelsior University is a private online university based in Albany, NY, offering flexible undergraduate and graduate programs for adult learners.
Hyde Park, New York, United States of America
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private nonprofit culinary school with its main campus in Hyde Park, NY, and branch campuses in California, Texas, and Singapore.
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Bryant & Stratton College is a private for‑profit college with campuses across multiple U.S. states offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
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