Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#102 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in New York
#13 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#313 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1360/1520 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
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% |
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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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