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OVERVIEW
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
Rochester Institute of Technology, founded in 1829, is a private, technological institution. It offers one of the nation's premier
cooperative education programs. Two out of every three RIT students participate in cooperative education through full-time, paid
work positions in business and industry, alternating with classes on campus. Programs are also offered through the Colleges of
Applied Science and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. Its 1,300-acre
campus is located five miles from downtown Rochester.
Web Site
www.rit.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
13,543
Women
4,354 (32.1%)
Men
9,189 (67.9%)
Graduate Students
3,097
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 18,598 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 15
Average GPA
3.70
SAT Math
580-690 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
550-660 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
520-630 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
26-31 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
Considered
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$53,093
Tuition and Fees
$38,568
Room and Board
$12,500
Average Percent of Need Met
87%
Average Freshman Award
$26,000
Average Indebtedness of
2015 Graduates
$38,198
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,015
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 15% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Rochester Population
210,532
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Rochester
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
96% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Tiger
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.0% Asian
5.3% Black/African-American
7.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
69.9% White
5.8% Unknown
International Students
5.6% from 97 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
95%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
12.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
SAT or ACT
3
Required
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
Considered if
submitted
SAT Essay Component
Policy
Not reported
3
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
4
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for admission
ACT: Used for admission
2
History
Academic Electives
Not reported
SAT Only
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Foreign Language
Social Studies
Recommended
Units
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
One Lomb Memorial Drive
City, State, Zip
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
Phone
(585) 475-6631
Fax
(585) 475-7424
E-mail
admissions@rit.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if
notified after May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
January 15
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Accepted, supplemental forms
required
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio of original artwork for
School of Art, Design and Crafts;
interview for BS/MS physician
assistant program recommended
for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Important
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Considered
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
Not Considered
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
57% of 18,598 applicants were admitted
Women
60% of 5,772 applicants were admitted
Men
56% of 12,826 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,420 (32%) of 10,652 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,085 (32%) of 3,439 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,335 (32%) of 7,213 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
64% of 1329 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
580-690 range of middle 50%
Average GPA
3.70
Score of 700 - 800
22%
3.75 and Above
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
48%
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
26%
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
4%
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
0%
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
0%
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
550-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12%
Score of 600 - 700
41%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 400 - 500
8%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
520-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6%
Score of 600 - 700
33%
Score of 500 - 600
46%
Score of 400 - 500
15%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
26-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
43%
Score of 24 - 29
47%
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 34%
Top quarter: 69%
Top half: 96%
Bottom half: 4%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$53,093
Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition and Fees
$38,568
Other Expenses
$975
Room and Board
$12,500
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
prepayment discount
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Application Deadline
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March
15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional
Methodologies
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002806
Free
State Aid Form
PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
2,613 (90.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Need
2,247 (86.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,247 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
1,798 (80.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
87%
Average Award
$26,000
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,135 (95.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$22,000
Need-Based
Self-Help
Merit-Based Gift
Merit-Based Gift
Financial Aid Applicants
10,212 (82.0%) of
undergraduates
Found to Have Need
9,191 (73.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
9,100 (99.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
7,371 (81.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
87%
Average Award
$25,500
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,022 (90.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,400
Received by 8,645 (95.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$20,000
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 629 (28.0%) of aid
recipients
Received by 8,190 (90.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,700
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,912 (32.0%) of aid
recipients
550 (18.9%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $12,000
Merit-Based Gift
1,800 (14.5%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $11,000
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MONEY
MATTERS
PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
77%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates
$38,198
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, National
Science Foundation Grants
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership
scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Number of Awards
Engineering/Technologies, Health Fields, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical
Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer
Science
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Number of Awards
Community Service, Leadership
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Number of Awards
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,600
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Advertising
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space
Engineering
American Sign Language (ASL)
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics
and Special Effects
Biochemistry
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Economics, General
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical
Engineering Technology
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Environmental Science
Finance, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Occupational Safety and Health
Technology/Technician
Painting
Philosophy
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
and Assistant
Photojournalism
Physical Sciences, Other
Physician Assistant
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Game and Interactive Media Design
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic Design
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste
Technology/Technician
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging
Design
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Human Nutrition
Illustration
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Computational Mathematics
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Graphics
Industrial and Product Design
Information Technology
Interior Design
Intermedia/Multimedia
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and
Telecommunications
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
Journalism
Management Information Systems, General
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems
Security/Information Assurance
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database
Administration
Design and Visual Communications, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and
Ultrasound Technician
Printing Management
Psychology, General
Public Policy Analysis, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied
Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Publishing
Quality Control and Safety
Technologies/Technicians, Other
Resort Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Sculpture
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology and Anthropology
Special Products Marketing Operations
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Statistics, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN
Management/Manager
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information
Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Woodworking, General
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Engineering, Computer and information sciences, Visual and
performing arts
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
1,015
Part-Time Faculty
495
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
70%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 15% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 24% of classes
40-49 students: 7% of classes
50-99 students: 4% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 59% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
728,294
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
2500
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not reported
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of
Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Architecture
Art Education
Art/Fine Arts
Astrophysics
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Administration and Management--General
Chemistry
Communication--General
Computer
Computer
Computer
Computer
Art and Design
Engineering
Science
and Information Systems Security
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Experimental Psychology
Film, Television, and Video Production
Finance and Banking
Game Design and Development
Graphic Design
Health Services Management and Hospital
Administration
Hospitality Management
Human Resources Development
Human-Computer Interaction
Industrial Design
Industrial and Manufacturing Management
Industrial/Management Engineering
Information Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
Internet and Interactive Multimedia
Management Information Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Materials Sciences
Mathematical and Computational Finance
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Medical Illustration
Medical Informatics
Occupational Therapy
Optical Sciences
Photography
Psychology--General
Public Policy
Safety Engineering
School Psychology
Secondary Education
Software Engineering
Special Education
Sustainability Management
Sustainable Development
Systems Engineering
Technology and Public Policy
Travel and Tourism
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral Programs of Study
Astrophysics
Computer Science
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
Information Science
Optical Sciences
Sustainability Management
Sustainable Development
Systems Engineering
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CAMPUS
LOCATION AND SETTING
Rochester Population
210,532
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Rochester
Environment
Large city
Campus Size
1,300 acres
Weather
Temperature
16.3 average low in January, 75.8
average high in September
Rain
160 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
2 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
Nearest Bus Station
5 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
Nearest Train Station
5 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student
apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority
housing
Students in College Housing
96% of freshmen, 55% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
45%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
LIFE
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LIFE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Tiger
School Colors
Brown, orange, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
x
Crew
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
Volleyball
x
Wrestling
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued
Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee,
water polo
Men's Club Sports
bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water
polo
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis,
tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENTS
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
13,543
Women
4,354 (32.1%)
Men
9,189 (67.9%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
12,472
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.0% Asian
5.3% Black/African-American
7.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
69.9% White
5.8% Unknown
International Students
5.6% from 97 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
3,097
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
33.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
61.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
70.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
95%
$61,204 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
12.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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