About NTID | National Technical Institute for the Deaf | RIT https://www.rit.

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National Technical Institute

 for the Deaf 

A Unique College. A Superior

Education.

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is one of the nine colleges of
Rochester Institute of Technology, and is home to the world’s first and
largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Better opportunities. Bigger impact.

RIT/NTID is:

Unique. More than �,��� deaf and hard-of-hearing students from around the world live, study and work alongside
��,��� hearing students on the mainstream RIT campus.

A place that levels the playing field. RIT/NTID is the most accessible college in the world for deaf and hard-of-
hearing students.

A community of people who mentor and inspire. RIT/NTID faculty and staff specialize in educating deaf and
hard-of-hearing students.

An inclusive environment where you will find your fit. A community where you will feel comfortable and make
meaningful connections with classmates, faculty, and staff and find a sense of belonging from the minute you
step on campus.

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Better opportunities. Bigger Impact.

Printable Brochures
NTID Overview NTID Parents Brochure

 English  English
 Español  Español
 中文  中文

Gerard Buckley
President NTID/Vice President and Dean RIT
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gjbcfo@ntid.rit.edu

 More about Dr. Buckley

“ NTID has revolutionized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Everything we do is focused on providing the education and experiences these
students need to pursue their goals and lead successful lives.

By the Numbers

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Enrollment

Total �,���

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students at NTID

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Graduate ��

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students in other RIT Colleges

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Graduate ��

Hearing Students at NTID

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An Affordable Choice

Expenses, Two Semesters

NTID RIT

Tuition $��,��� $��,���

Room $�,��� $�,���

Board $�,��� $�,���

Fees $��� $���

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The Right Fit

Our students come from all over the United States and the world, bringing with them a variety of backgrounds and life experiences.

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Many students attended mainstream schools. Others attended schools for the deaf. Some grew up in families where they were the
only deaf person. Others come from culturally Deaf families. Some prefer to communicate using spoken English. Other prefer sign
language or a combination of speaking and signing. The bottom line is that here you’ll find other students like you. Meet some of our
students.

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Bobby Moakley
Hometown Boston, Massachusetts
Major Environmental Science
Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English and sign language
I am receiving an excellent education and incredible leadership
experience that caters to both my general needs and specific needs as a
deaf student. I found my identity here at RIT, and I have done things I
have never imagined.
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Maya Penn
Hometown Vallejo, California
Major Applied Liberal Arts/Psychology
Preferred Communication Mode American Sign Language
I wanted to find a place where making friends would be easy and where I
could become involved in any activity I wanted to take part in. I also
wanted a college that had resources specifically for deaf students, so I
could be successful in my major. I visited RIT and knew immediately I
belonged here.
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Cortez Harris Baylee Trani

Hometown Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hometown Huntington Beach, California
Major Applied Liberal Arts/Criminal Justice Major Psychology
Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English and sign language Preferred Communication Mode Spoken English

I knew I could have gone to other colleges and been successful, but RIT RIT is already set up to accommodate hard-of-hearing and deaf
had all of the things on my checklist. Here I found a place to be me, and students. Everyone is accepting and respectful, and I don’t feel like a
become the best leader I can be. bystander or feel out of place. With the guidance and acceptance I get
here, it has shaped me into the person I want to become.

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