Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Troy, New York |
| Online | rpi.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| 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 20,402 prospective students applied, and 8,770 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,778 enrolled in the school. 7,798 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 97 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $52,550 plus fees of $1,330. RPI is ranked 82 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1330/1500 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,330 |
| Room and Board | $15,260 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,608 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,998 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 53% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9% |
| Business | 8% |
| Engineering Technology | 5% |
| Architecture | 5% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| A |
Amherst CollegeAmherst, Massachusetts |
| M |
Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, Massachusetts |
| V |
Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, New York |
| T |
Trinity CollegeHartford, Connecticut |
| H |
Hamilton CollegeClinton, New York |
| M |
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, Vermont |
| C |
Colgate UniversityHamilton, New York |
Reviews
Student and Parent Reviews
If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences with this school. What is it really like to go to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Jul 22, 2018
J******J from New York
Students are enthusiastic about science with a quirky flare. Very academic and focused on school.
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Sep 9, 2016
Y******a from New Jersey
My daughter freshmen student of RPI loves her college! As a parent I really like her dorm, Compare with other colleges we visited for my son and daughter I've see a lot of different dorms, RPI has one of the best leaving arrangement. Campus is beautiful with great landscape. RPI gives good scholarship and grant that makes it more affordable, girls might get more than boys that explains by 70/30 percent ratio to attract more girls.
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Apr 17, 2016
P******k from Troy, NY
Course load is challenging and course content is manageable(Use the TA's!!! Most professors can't offer the same kind of help the TA's can which could be the way you learn.) In terms of academic rigor, the school isn't that hard. It's simply the abundance of knowledge you have to take on so quickly. Discipline is an absolute must have. Housing sucks and its expensive. A lot of opportunities. You can do whatever you want here. Treat RPI like a tool to your success.
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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.
