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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium, private institution located in Troy, ny. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers undergraduate degrees in 134 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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5,886 undergraduates
$60,074 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
64.5%
SAT score average
1457
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Popular majors
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$60,074
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,980
Books & supplies
$1,260
Other expenses
$1,620
Cost of attendance*
$79,934
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$60,074
Additional expenses
Room & board
$16,980
Books & supplies
$1,260
Other expenses
$1,620
Cost of attendance*
$79,934
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,886, with gender binary students split 69% male and 31% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, ny.
What is the acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The acceptance rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 65%.
What’s the average GPA for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The average high school GPA for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $319,736.
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