Estimated Costs | RIT Global

You'll continue to pay tuition at the same rate you do at your home campus, and you will pay directly to your home institution.

The estimated costs provided are for planning purposes only and to help determine the amount needed for your financial documents to obtain the I-20 certificate from RIT. Please remember, these costs might vary slightly depending on your housing selection, and chosen meal plan. It's important to note that all the costs listed in the tables are mandatory for every student in the program. Additional expenses for textbooks and miscellaneous items will depend on your specific RIT course requirements and personal spending habits.

Fall 25 Semester Cost Estimates

Expenses paid by you to RIT

Option 1- Global Village (GV)	Option 2- Perkins Green
Single occupancy with kitchen $6,363	Double occupancy room $3,615
RIT food costs $3,388	RIT food costs $3,388
RIT student activities fee $215	RIT student activities fee $215
RIT student health services fee $300	RIT student health services fee $300
International student mandatory health Insurance $1178	International student mandatory health Insurance $1178
RIT Global Scholars program fee $500	RIT Global Scholars program fee $500
Total paid to RIT: $11,944	Total paid to RIT: $9,196

Other expenses associated with the program

SEVIS fee	$350
DS-160 F-1 visa application fee	$185
Visa interview fee	$260
Vaccinations (dependent on student vaccination history/records)	$330
Course textbooks, personal expenses, and transportation (this may vary depending on course requirements and personal preferences)	$1445*

Cost estimates are based on Academic Year 2025–2026. Please anticipate a 4%–6% increase for Fall 2026. Updated rates will be available in Summer 2026—check back then for the most accurate information.

Spring 26 Semester Cost Estimates

Expenses paid by you to RIT

Option 1- Global Village (GV)	Option 2- Perkins Green
Single occupancy with kitchen $6,363	Double occupancy room $3,615
RIT food costs $3,525	RIT food costs $3,525
RIT student activities fee $215	RIT student activities fee $215
RIT student health services fee $300	RIT student health services fee $300
International student mandatory health Insurance $1,916	International student mandatory health Insurance $1,916
RIT Global Scholars program fee $500	RIT Global Scholars program fee $500
Total paid to RIT: $12,819	Total paid to RIT: $10,071

Other expenses associated with the program

SEVIS fee	$350
DS-160 F-1 visa application fee	$185
Visa interview fee	$260
Vaccinations (dependent on student vaccination history/records)	$330
Course textbooks, personal expenses, and transportation (this may vary depending on course requirements and personal preferences)	$1445*

Cost estimates are based on Academic Year 2025–2026. Please anticipate a 4%–6% increase for Fall 2026. Updated rates will be available in Summer 2026—check back then for the most accurate information.