Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Ranking & Review
| Troy rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 211 Top 2% |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 42% | 47% |
| Applicants | 19,505 | 13,475 | 6,030 |
| Admissions | 8,420 | 5,604 | 2,816 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,663 | 1,164 | 499 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 7,592 | 5,165 | 2,427 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,101 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 66% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 562 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 34% |
| ACT Composite |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $70. Application fee for graduates - $75.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $70,132 | $70,132 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,960 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 3,770 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $51,000 | $51,000 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,305 | $1,305 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $51,000 | $51,000 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $2,757 | $2,757 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $2,125 | $2,125 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 800 | 150 | 60 | 1,010 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 190 | 54 | 10 | 254 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 69 | 90 | 3 | 162 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 66 | 67 | 9 | 142 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 71 | 9 | 2 | 82 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 53 | 23 | 2 | 78 |
| Physical Sciences | 42 | 20 | 14 | 76 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 58 | 10 | 7 | 75 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 26 | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 34 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 16 | 2 | 18 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 9 | 9 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 1 | 7 | |
| Psychology | 6 | 6 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 5 | 5 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||||
| Grand Total | 1,451 | 429 | 122 | 2,002 |
A total of 1,451 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
At the master's and doctor's level 551 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 82% | 87% |
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General info
| Alternative names | RPI Rensselaer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1824 |
| Motto | Knowledge and Thoroughness |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity. |
| Colors | cherry, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 1,757 |
| Instructional FTE | 467 |
| Research FTE | 155 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | rpi.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 8th St Troy, New York, 12180-3590 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 50,000 |
| Phone | 5182766000 |
| Fax | +1 (518) 276 8702 |