Overview

MS Program in Game Design and Development / MS Program in Game Design and Development is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	25

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE required for individuals with degrees from international universities. Thesis Alternate accepted Capstone experience

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

109

Applied

52

Accepted

24

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE required for individuals with degrees from international universities.
Master's Degree Requirements	Portfolio, minimum GPA of 3.0 (recommended)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 88
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

45

Total Graduate Students

44%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.44%
Black or African American	4.44%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	6.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (88%)

Female (11%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Game balance, game engines, games for health, graphics, e-sports
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 152 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623
United States

Contact David Simkins
Associate Professor
Email: dwsimkins@mail.rit.edu
Phone: 585-475-2411

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