 The university was founded in 1829 and is the tenth largest private university in the country in terms of full-time students.It is internationally known for its science, computer, engineering, and art programs, as well as for the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a leading deaf-education institution that provides educational opportunities to more than 1000 deaf and hard-of-hearing students.RIT is known for its Co-op program that gives students professional and industrial experience.