Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
#52 in National Universities
#11 in New York
4-years Private College In Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (referred to as RPI) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Troy, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $61,884. The school has a total enrollment of 6,968 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $61,884 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 64.51% |
| Student Population | 6,968 |
| Test Scores | 1,450 (SAT) 33 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1927 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $61,884 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $61,873 for academic year 2021-2022. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers the alternative tuition plans. 86 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $35,552 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 64.51% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.40%. The average SAT score is 1,450 and the average ACT score is 33. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,968 students are attending at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (5,902 undergraduate students). There are 414 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 56 part-time faculty working for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,546 (full-time) and 127 (part-time). The graduation rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 83% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers ROTC, study abroad program. On Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mission Statement
Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity.