About Astrophysical Sciences And Technology in Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Students may tailor their programs of study to emphasize astrophysics (including observational and theoretical astrophysics), computational and gravitational astrophysics (including numerical relativity, gravitational wave astronomy), and astronomical technology (including detector and instrumentation research and development). Students can pursue research interests in a wide range of topics, including design and development of novel detectors, multiwavelength studies of proto-stars, active galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters, gravitational wave data analysis, and theoretical and computational modeling of astrophysical systems including galaxies and compact objects such as binary black holes.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 88
- PTE : 61
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Highlights
| University Type |
Private, non-profit |
| Year of Establishment |
1829 |
| Campus setting |
Sub-urban |
| Student Retention Rate |
89% |
| Work-study program |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Application Fee |
65 USD |
| Acceptance rate |
70.7% |
| Minimum ELP scores |
TOEFL-79 IELTS -6.5 |
| Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards, and scholarships |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@rit.edu |
Rochester Institute of Technology:Cost of Attendance
An expected budget has been tabulated below for applicants wishing to enrol at the university in the coming year:
| Type of Fee |
Annual rates for UG |
| Tuition |
USD52,030 |
| Student Activities Fee |
USD316 |
| Student Health Services Fee |
USD410 |
| Rent |
USD8,392 |
| Board (Options) |
USD6,040 |
| Total Estimated Billed Expenses* |
USD67,188 |
| Books, personal expenses, and transportation |
USD2,088 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance |
USD69,296 |
