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
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
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores
1,101
Percent of students submitting SAT scores
66%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
685
Math
725
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores
562
Percent of students submitting ACT scores
34%
ACT Composite
30
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.
Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
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%
Full-time retention rate - 93%
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.
