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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium, private institution located in Troy, ny. Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers undergraduate degrees in 134 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

5,886 undergraduates

$60,074 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.5%

SAT score average 1457

ACT score average 32

Average high school GPA 3.80

Application fee $70

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Key deadlines

January

39 days away Application deadline date

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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

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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

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $79,934 See my potential costs

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

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $79,934 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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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

7,049

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, students love their Humans vs Zombies, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590

5182766000

www.rpi.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Humans vs zombies

Rensselaer music association

Outing club

Black students alliance

Rpi ambulance

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 3.80.

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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