Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lindenwood's yield is 7 pts higher than Rochester Institute of Technology's
Yield rate - 2
Lindenwood admits 60% vs. 71% at Rochester Institute of Technology
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rochester Institute of TechnologySelective
- LindenwoodSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rochester Institute of TechnologyTest-optional
- LindenwoodTest-optional
How they read a record
Rochester Institute of Technology
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. 69% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so .
Lindenwood
GPA is very important; , class rank, and tests are all considered. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Rochester Institute of Technology | Lindenwood |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Rochester Institute of Technology (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rochester Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Lindenwood University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Lindenwood University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why