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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York

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Overview

Student Population
6,774
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute overview
Location Troy, New York
Online rpi.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Troy, New York, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,498 prospective students applied, and 9,277 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,322 enrolled in the school.  6,704 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 70 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $57,100 plus fees of $1,426. RPI is ranked 102 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10
Overall
10/10
Academics
8/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
7/10
Value

RPI is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Elite
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SAT 1360/1520
ACT 32/34
GPA 3.88
Applications Accepted
53% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$57,100
Costs for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$1,426
Room and Board $16,379
Budget for Other Expenses$1,608
Total One Year Cost$77,763

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$82,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
84% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 53%
Computer and Information Sciences 9%
Business 8%
Engineering Technology 5%
Architecture 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194824 IPEDS survey data for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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