Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY
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    210 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Business Administration58 faculty avg h-index 13.1 #54 of 59 in Business Administration
    John Ettlie, Adjunct h-index 37
    Notable: “Organization Strategy and Structural Differences for Radical Versus Incremental Innovation” (1984) · 1,489 citations
    Clyde Eirikur Hull, Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Firm performance: the interactions of corporate social performance with innovation and industry differentiation” (2008) · 1,093 citations
    Victor Perotti, Department Chair h-index 16
    Notable: “Attitude and age differences in online buying” (2005) · 347 citations
    Richard DeMartino, Professor h-index 11
    Notable: “Differences between women and men MBA entrepreneurs: exploring family flexibility and wealth creation as career motivators” (2003) · 539 citations
    Computer Science51 faculty avg h-index 12.9 #64 of 88 in Computer Science
    Edith Hemaspaandra, Professor h-index 29
    Notable: “Llull and Copeland Voting Computationally Resist Bribery and Constructive Control” (2009) · 254 citations
    Richard Zanibbi, Professor h-index 28
    Notable: “Recognition and retrieval of mathematical expressions” (2011) · 287 citations
    Mohan Kumar, Professor h-index 24
    Notable: “Opportunities in Opportunistic Computing” (2010) · 288 citations
    Minseok Kwon, Professor h-index 22
    Notable: “Cloud-Vision: Real-time face recognition using a mobile-cloudlet-cloud acceleration architecture” (2012) · 420 citations
    Mechanical Engineering23 faculty avg h-index 13.9 #60 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Alfonso Fuentes Aznar, Associate Professor h-index 32
    Notable: “Improvement of coagulation–flocculation process using anionic polyacrylamide as coagulant aid” (2004) · 231 citations
    Steven Day, Professor h-index 30
    Ed on the development of a state-of-the-art implantable blood pump. On this project, he worked with a team of faculty and students from the Engineering and Medical Departments at UVa, as well as collaborators at the Utah Artificial Heart In
    Notable: “Suction feeding mechanics, performance, and diversity in fishes” (2007) · 195 citations
    Patricia Iglesias Victoria, Associate Professor h-index 20
    Notable: “1-N-alkyl -3-methylimidazolium ionic liquids as neat lubricants and lubricant additives in steel–aluminium contacts” (2005) · 349 citations
    Byron Erath, Department Head h-index 19
    Encompass the field of fluid mechanics with an emphasis on complex fluid-structure-acoustic interactions. The FAST lab utilizes experimental techniques such as particle image velocimetry, laser Doppler anemometry, high-speed imagery etc. to
    Finance17 faculty avg h-index 5.2 #40 of 40 in Finance
    Chun Keung Hoi, Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Social Capital and Debt Contracting: Evidence from Bank Loans and Public Bonds” (2017) · 579 citations
    Zhijian Huang, Associate Professor h-index 8
    Notable: “The Interaction between Microblog Sentiment and Stock Returns: An Empirical Examination1” (2018) · 147 citations
    Jialin Qian, Assistant Professor h-index 3
    Notable: “ChatGPT and Corporate Policies” (2024) · 65 citations
    Sriniwas Mahapatro, Assistant Professor h-index 3
    Notable: “Indirect Evergreening Using Related Parties: Evidence From India” (2022) · 10 citations
    Electrical and Computer Engineering16 faculty avg h-index 17.8 #63 of 84 in Engineering
    Sergey Lyshevski, Professor h-index 28
    Notable: “MEMS and NEMS - systems, devices, and structures” (2004) · 204 citations
    Ferat Sahin, Department Head h-index 25
    Collaborative Robotics, Human Compliant Robotics Systems, Deep Learning Approaches for Grasping, Machine Learning for Biosignals, System of Systems Simulation and Modeling, Machine Learning, Biological Signal Processing, Fault Analysis
    Notable: “A survey on feature selection methods” (2013) · 5,124 citations
    Bing Yan, Associate Professor h-index 22
    Power system optimization, grid integration of renewables (wind and solar), operation optimization of microgrids and distributed energy systems, scheduling of manufacturing systems, and mixed integer linear programming optimization.
    Notable: “Operation optimization of a distributed energy system considering energy costs and exergy efficiency” (2015) · 201 citations
    Karl Hirschman, Associate Department Head h-index 20
    Notable: “Silicon-based visible light-emitting devices integrated into microelectronic circuits” (1996) · 829 citations
    Management Information Systems12 faculty avg h-index 9 #91 of 100 in Business & Management
    Emi Moriuchi, Associate Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “Okay, Google!: An empirical study on voice assistants on consumer engagement and loyalty” (2019) · 288 citations
    Manlu Liu, Professor h-index 9
    Notable: “How Will Blockchain Technology Impact Auditing and Accounting: Permissionless versus Permissioned Blockchain” (2019) · 269 citations
    Quang Bui, Associate Professor h-index 9
    Human-centered AI, digital transformation, and health IT adoption. His research has been published in top Information Systems journals such as the Journal of Management Information Systems, Journal of Strategic Information Systems
    Notable: “Going Concerns: The Governance of Interorganizational Coordination Hubs” (2012) · 76 citations
    Rajendran Murthy, Professor h-index 5
    Notable: “Consumer engagement: the role of social currency in online reviews” (2018) · 51 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY reports an overall acceptance rate of 67.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 72.8%, an SAT middle 50% of 1300–1430, a class size of 3,040, and a yield of 18.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Top-tier computing, engineering, and design school; home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Strong co-op program with 3,800+ employer partners.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Rochester Institute of Technology: key admissions facts

    Rochester Institute of Technology's overall acceptance rate is 67.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Rochester Institute of Technology's early-round acceptance rate is 72.8% (the most recent Common Data Set). Rochester Institute of Technology's SAT middle-50% range is 1300–1430 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Rochester Institute of Technology is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Rochester Institute of Technology's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 18.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Rochester Institute of Technology for families earning under $75,000 is about $26,125 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Rochester Institute of Technology on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $24,680 per year in net price at Rochester Institute of Technology, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,970 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $28,874 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Rochester Institute of Technology: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$24,680
    $30,001–$48,000$24,820
    $48,001–$75,000$28,874
    $75,001–$110,000$34,510
    Over $110,000$44,970
    Tuition (before aid)$60,774
    Room and board$16,750

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Rochester Institute of Technology?

    Rochester Institute of Technology's overall acceptance rate is 67.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 72.8%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Rochester Institute of Technology?

    Admitted students at Rochester Institute of Technology typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1300–1430 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Rochester Institute of Technology?

    Getting into Rochester Institute of Technology is moderately selective: it admits 67.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Rochester Institute of Technology offer early decision or early action?

    Rochester Institute of Technology offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 72.8%, versus 67.0% overall.

    How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Rochester Institute of Technology — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $26,125 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Rochester Institute of Technology cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $24,680 per year in net price at Rochester Institute of Technology, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,970 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $28,874 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Rochester Institute of Technology offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.