About Rochester Institute of Technology

The nationally recognized School of Design at RIT offers five undergraduate and two graduate degree programs: BFA – Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, New Media Design and 3D Digital Design; MFA: Visual Communication Design and Industrial Design. Enrollment in design programs is approximately 700 students. The School of Design is part of the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences, along with the School of Art, School for American Crafts, School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, School of Print Media, School of Film & Animation. RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. The Rochester area has a diverse population including African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born.