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Our vibrant community comes from our unique students.

Take a look at why RIT is the right fit for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and why it could be the right fit for you.

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Emma Kane

Major Public Policy

“No better place to find a large number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students working towards a shared goal of making the world a better place.”

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Max Gonzaga

Major Mechatronics Engineering Technology

“I found a part of my identity here.”

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Ellie Warren

Major Biomedical Sciences and Spanish

“All the things I like to do like beekeeping, Latin rhythm dance, and teaching American Sign Language to my peers.” 

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Rebecca Adeyinka

MajorDesign and Imaging Technology

“An inclusive and accessible community tailored to my needs as a deaf student.”

At RIT, you'll find other students like you.

And you'll discover more about yourself than you ever knew.

Students' Home Region

  • 49% Northeast
  • 22% South
  • 17% West
  • 12% Midwest
  • 3% International

Type of High School Attended

  • 63% Mainstream
  • 37% School for the Deaf

Degrees Our Students Are Pursuing

  • 51% Bachelor's
  • 17% Associate
  • 16% Associate + Bachelor's
  • 15% Graduate
  • 2% Career Exploration Studies

Ethnicity

  • 55% White
  • 17% Hispanic/Latino
  • 13% Asian
  • 9% Black/African American
  • 6% Two or More Races

Gender

  • 55% Female
  • 45% Male

Assistive Technology Use

  • 34% Hearing Aids
  • 27% Cochlear Implant
  • 26% None
  • 13% Both Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implant

Communication Mode

  • 33% Spoken Language
  • 44% American Sign Language
  • 17% Spoken Language and Sign Language
  • 6% Other

RIT provides a vibrant community that comes together to create, collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

You bring you.