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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 18,635 prospective students applied, and 8,835 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,665 enrolled in the school. 7,798 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 97 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $54,000 plus fees of $1,378. RPI is ranked 98 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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RPI is rated within the top 21% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#98 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#82 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in New York
#12 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#342 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1290/1490 |
| ACT | 28/34 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,378 |
| Room and Board | $15,580 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,608 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,816 |
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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