Hey all, I've been considering applying to RIT for the coming academic year. I am, however, a bit concerned about the costs. Does anyone know the estimated cost of attendance at Rochester Institute of Technology for 2024-2025, including tuition, room, board, and other expenses?
Sure, happy to provide some insights on this. The estimated cost of attendance—i.e., the total amount it would cost a student to go to school for one year at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)—can be divided into direct and indirect costs.
Direct costs are the charges that you will see on your bill from RIT, such as tuition, room, and board. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the estimated tuition is around $58,324. The cost for room and board is about $16,142. So, the total direct cost would be around $75,000.
Indirect or "out of pocket" costs are not billed by the college but are estimated expenses for books, travel, and personal expenses. This would be around $2,000 for books and supplies, $1,000 for personal expenses, and another $1,000 for travel (these are approximate and will change depending on personal spending habits).
The total estimated cost of attendance for RIT, then, would be around $79,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Keep in mind that this is not the amount you'll necessarily pay out-of-pocket. RIT offers merit scholarships, need-based aid, and other forms of assistance that can significantly reduce your actual cost. In order to figure out what you might actually pay, you'd need to take into account any financial aid you expect to receive, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. If you haven’t done so already, you might want to check out RIT's net price calculator on their website to get a more accurate estimate tailored to your financial situation.
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