Estimated Costs

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 26 Semester Cost Estimates

Expenses paid by you to RIT

Option 1- Global Village (GV) Option 2- Perkins Green

Single occupancy with kitchen $6,586

Double occupancy room $3,904

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 $1178*

International student mandatory health Insurance $1178*

RIT Global Scholars program fee $500

RIT Global Scholars program fee $500

Total paid to RIT: $12,304

Total paid to RIT: $9,622

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*

*Costs marked with an asterisk reflect the 2025–2026 rates. They will be updated during the summer once the new fees are published. Please expect a small increase (around 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 $6,586

Double occupancy room $3,904

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: $13,042

Total paid to RIT: $10,360

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*

*Costs marked with an asterisk reflect the 2025–2026 rates. They will be updated during the summer once the new fees are published. Please expect a small increase (around 4%-6% increase for Fall 2026). Updated rates will be available in Summer 2026—check back then for the most accurate information.