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Troy, New York

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Overview

Student Population
7,592
National Rank
#77
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute overview
Location Troy, New York
Online rpi.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 19,505 prospective students applied, and 8,420 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,663 enrolled in the school.  7,463 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 129 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $51,000 plus fees of $1,305. RPI is ranked 77 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Exceptional 
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute overview
SAT 1380/1530
ACT 28/32
GPA 3.81
Applications Accepted
43.2% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2019
Applicant Competition Average
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$51,000
Costs for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,286
Other Fees$1,305
Room and Board $14,960
Budget for Other Expenses$1,581
Total One Year Cost$70,132
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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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