PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Also known as: RPI, Rensselaer

📍 Troy, New York🏛️ Urban Setting👥 5,714 Undergrads🔗 www.rpi.edu

Overview

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an medium private non-profit research university in Troy, New York. It enrolls about 5,714 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 63%. Graduates earn a median of $102,051 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

63%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,456

670–740

Net Price

$36,228

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

84%

Retention

91%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$102,051

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

63.5%

SAT Average

1,456

ACT Composite

30–34

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200670 – 740 (mid 50%)800

Math

200705 – 770 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

130 – 34 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$64,081

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$64,081

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$82,404

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$36,228

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$24,078
$30,001 – $48,000	$26,289
$48,001 – $75,000	$28,212
$75,001 – $110,000	$36,230
$110,001 +	$42,541

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

51.0%

Academics & Programs

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers programs across 17 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Engineering

43.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

20.9%

Business, Management & Marketing

5.9%

Mathematics & Statistics

4.3%

Architecture

4.3%

Engineering Technologies

4.3%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.1%

Physical Sciences

3.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

84%

On-Time (4yr)

72%

Retention (FT)

91%

% Earning >$25K

92%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$83,054

8 years

$95,369

10 years

$102,051

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

88.2%

White

85.7%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

44.8%

Black or African American

5.0%

Asian

21.6%

Hispanic / Latino

10.9%

Two or more races

5.5%

International

7.2%

Gender

Women

31.1%

Men

68.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 63%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1456.

How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?

In-state tuition is $64,081, and out-of-state is $64,081. Average net price after financial aid is $36,228.

What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute known for?

Most popular programs include Engineering, Computer & Information Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The 6-year graduation rate is 84%, and 91% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.