StudentsReview :: The Rochester Institute of Technology - Education Quality Ratings
-or-
Search for Schools by Region
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- Troy, NY
Cornell University -- Ithaca, NY
George Washington University -- District of Columbia, DC


  Who's got the Best?

Perceptual Rankings:
You Make 'Em.
We Post 'Em.
You Vote 'Em Up.
You Vote 'Em Down.
Aww yeah.


The Rochester Institute of Technology

Breakdown of “Education Quality” at Rochester

View:
By Gender
MalesB
FemalesB
By Major
AccountingB+
Aerospace EngineeringA-
Art & Design DepartmentB+
BiologyC+
Business - Management and AdministrationB-
Chemical EngineeringA
ChemistryB
Civil EngineeringA+
CommunicationsC+
Computer EngineeringB+
Computer ScienceB
CriminalB
Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etcB-
EconomicsA+
Electrical EngineeringB+
Engineering DepartmentB
FinanceA-
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etcB
Industrial DesignB-
Industrial Operations EngineeringA-
Interior DesignC-
JournalismA+
Language - French/Spanish/etc.D-
MathA
Mechanical EngineeringA-
Music EducationA+
NutritionC+
OtherB
PhysicsA-
Political ScienceA-
PreMed and MedicalB-
PreVet and VeterinaryC
PsychologyB+
Public PolicyB
School of InformationA
UndecidedB-
Video/MediaC-

Against similar schools

Education Quality compared with similar schools in class.

Rochester Institute of Technology
 B
Average of All Schools
 B
Average of schools in class
 A-

Cornell University
 A-
Harvard University
 B+
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
 B+
New York University
 B+
Syracuse University
 B+
Brown University
 A
Yale University
 A-
F
A+

Education Quality

... I am getting a great education and not paying 40 g's a year ...Read full comment
... I don't have school spirit, but I also know that I'm getting a damn good education ...Read full comment
... As with any school, the time and effort you put into your education is directly related with what comes out of it ...Read full comment
... It is filled with arrogant and anti-social students who are absorbed in their education too much to care about the fact that you will actually n...Read full comment
... I think RIT is a great place for people who want to work hard, get a good education, and be exposed to a variety of things ...Read full comment
... I learned to be an independent learner, taking charge of my own education and direction in life, while I was a student at RIT and living in Ro...Read full comment
... In the end you can expect a good education ...Read full comment
... However, the quality of education is excellent though and you'll make a lot of friends here ...Read full comment
... It is filled with arrogant and anti-social students who are absorbed in their education too much to care about the fact that you will actually n...Read full comment
... I am a damn hard worker and love to be challenged (educationally) But it really felt like she wanted her students to fail ...Read full comment
... RIT is the worst educational mistake I could have possibly made ...Read full comment
... Otherwise, save your time, money, and go somewhere you can make friends, meet a few decent ladies, but also get a well rounded education ...Read full comment
... Yes, that isn't true of everyone that goes here, but after all, I came here for an education and I belive that I am receiving (and am almost don...Read full comment
... With a large school and D3 sports (except Hockey), I found a great opportunity to be a student-athlete, have an awesome social life, and get a st...Read full comment
... If you come to RIT, it is to get a good education and a good job when you leave ...Read full comment
... Education was what you make of it ...Read full comment
... If you want a good education, or a life, go somewhere else ...Read full comment
... The courses I took in the spring semester can be transferred to an English Literature major because they do have to offer some English Literatur...Read full comment
... All college education is expensive, RIT provides a lot and good name for the amount they charge ...Read full comment
... Its not a well-rounded education, its teaching you a job, but if you have a passion for this job, or just want something that makes you money, I ...Read full comment
... If you are a normal student, and are looking for a good school for a decent education, RIT is not the place for you ...Read full comment
... Pros: Education, Job Opportunities Cons: Social Life, Weather, Challenging ...Read full comment
... Every year there is something new RIT is spending millions of dollars on things unrelated to the education of their students ...Read full comment
... The education is amazing though, the courses are challening and they gear you towards experience in a work environment ...Read full comment
... The tuition goes up 5-15% every year at the same time the education quality decreases by 25% each year ...Read full comment
... In addition, the cost of this school is way too high to justify the quality of education, instruction or motivation that I received ...Read full comment
... I don't have school spirit, but I also know that I'm getting a damn good education ...Read full comment
... The education, however, is decent - it's not going to blow your mind, it's easy enough to get A grades, and you don't learn much in freshman year...Read full comment
... RIT is quite challenging, and the education and experience you receive is worth the five years of attendance ...Read full comment
... If you are prepared to fight for your education, and deal with a lot of red tape, this school may be for you ...Read full comment
... If you want a great education, then RIT is probably one of the best places for that ...Read full comment
... Overall I am glad I made the decision to come here as the students here take their education very seriously and put it first and foremost ove...Read full comment
... Just a couple of points, I keep reading about the quality of education at RIT ...Read full comment
... Coming to college its not about attending parties and getting drunk, it's about getting a solid undergraduate education ...Read full comment
... I don't have school spirit, but I also know that I'm getting a damn good education ...Read full comment
... This place is basically a glorified trade school; students and teachers alike focus on getting a degree so you can get a job, ignoring any attem...Read full comment
... Seriously rit is a great school for having fun and getting a great education ...Read full comment
... Academics: RIT offers a challenging and fast paced education ...Read full comment
... You will receive a great education at RIT ...Read full comment
... They are here for a quality education ...Read full comment
... Want to earn an education and get ahead on your own merits ...Read full comment
... We pay good money to get an decent education but instead we get a lot butt kicking, careless, greedy faclity and staff ...Read full comment
... I originally came to college with the intent of getting a solid education in my field, graduating, and getting a good job doing something I love ....Read full comment
... But if you learn to keep yourself busy and take time to get away from work RIT can be a pretty good place to go and get an education ...Read full comment
... RIT is an outstanding place to get an education ...Read full comment
... I wanted to go to a school that would give me a top-notch education, and I feel RIT has provided that ...Read full comment
... is a very good school that provides a quality education that will help students to find a good job and maintain a lucrative career ...Read full comment
... football games, parties, women, greeks, quality education, craziness, etc ...Read full comment
... So don't let the haters fool or discourage you; RIT is a very good school with challenging academics, great co-op programs, and excellent ca...Read full comment
... On to education, most people will say the education here is spectacular, and well it isn't ...Read full comment
... there is no life within the buildings just static students there for one thing, education ...Read full comment
... This is certainly a good school for education as all departments have a wide number of professors who genuinely care for your education and want ...Read full comment
... To sum it up, don't come here unless you've got a car and only want the education in one of the majors that are known (IT, CS Read full comment
... Please, save yourself FIVE years of agony and look elsewhere for education ...Read full comment
... As a whole, I don't feel anyone cares about my education, that is, whether I succeed or fail ...Read full comment
... All in all, I know that after RIT I will be reaping the benefits of having gotten an excellent education making good money ...Read full comment
... I highly recommend this University to anyone looking for a quality education, and not only in the tech fields ...Read full comment
... Do not form opinion of the quality of education an institution might provide you based upon rankings in a national magazine ...Read full comment
... Education: They're ranked high ...Read full comment
... There are numerous Cooperative Education and Internship opportunities available at RIT ...Read full comment
... Apart from all the campus stuff I think RIT can be a great education, but a lot of it depends on how much you are willing to put in yourself ...Read full comment
... Quality of education ...Read full comment
... The education is great, but that's really only half the college experience ...Read full comment
... And you can customize your education, with a choice of liberal arts concentrations and non-CS concentrations ...Read full comment
... If you're goal is to go to school, get a good education and come out with the chance to make money, then go here ...Read full comment
... From my experience, you will get a great education at RIT, but you have to be willing to work to get and maintain a decent social life ...Read full comment
... I came to RIT hoping to get the education that I paid for, but that didn't happen ...Read full comment
... This school is nothing more than a business, and not here to help students gain a rounded education and social experience ...Read full comment
... If you are a normal student, and are looking for a good school for a decent education, RIT is not the place for you ...Read full comment
... Small classes do nothing to improve your education ...Read full comment
... Between its extremely competitive admissions and its top rated education, I'm sure I could be succesful if I went there ...Read full comment
The Rochester Institute of Technology
The Rochester Institute of Technology
Compare RochesterSave Rochester

StudentsReview Advice!

• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
Ah, college. Considered by many to be the time of a young person's lif... more→
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
According to NPR, the cost of college... more→
• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)
Just so you know, filling out these forms is a lot more than penciling... more→
• How to choose the right college?
My name is Esteban Correa. I am currently a second year INTERNATIONAL ... more→
• Create The Right Career Habits Now
Getting ahead in your career can be easier if you make the choice to b... more→

• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
It's the end of junior year and everyone is anticipating the arrival o... more→
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?
We are in an instant information age, where you can find almost anythi... more→
• Personality Type and College Choice
Personality type is something very important to consider when deciding... more→
• A Free Application is a Good Application
As a senior finishing her scholastic year, I feel that it is my duty ... more→

• College Academic Survival Guide
The leap from high school to college academics is not an insignificant... more→
• Getting Involved: The Key to College Happiness
As a tour guide, the absolute, most frequently asked question I got wa... more→
• Choose a Path, Not a Major
Unless you're one of the fortunate souls who's already found their cal... more→
• The Scoop on State Schools
A recent college graduate, I vividly remember touring campuses as a p... more→

• The Purpose of a Higher Education
You are one of the millions of people this year applying for admission... more→
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)
One of the most important academic choices you'll make while in colleg... more→
• How to choose a college major
I was not sure what college major to choose. When you are in your late... more→
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many colleges
Are your grades are not what you think they should be from high school... more→

• Nailing the College Application Process
College applications seem to always be put on top of students procrast... more→
• What to do for a Successful Interview
Interviews seem to become more commonplace in every facet of life as o... more→
• I Don't Know Where to Start (General College Advice)
Preparing for college is a difficult time for every student and it?s o... more→
• Attitude and Dress Code for an Interview (General College Advice)
An interview is something we all have to go through when we get a job... more→

• Starting College (General College Advice)
College is a huge milestone in your life. You?ve seen the castle like ... more→
• Boston Apartment lease: Watch out!

Are you a student and about to sign the very first lease in your li... more→

• What college is right for you?
When thinking about their choices for colleges, many students and pare... more→