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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
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Overview
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a University institution located in Troy, NY, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Contact
Ms. Karen Long
Director, Undergrad Admissions
Email: admissions@rpi.edu
Phone: 518-276-6216
Fax: 518-276-4072
Director, Undergrad Admissions
Email: admissions@rpi.edu
Phone: 518-276-6216
Fax: 518-276-4072
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architectural And Building Sciences/technology |
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Architecture |
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Architecture And Related Services, Other |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other |
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Bioinformatics |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication, General |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Information Technology |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General |
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Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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Engineering Science |
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Engineering, General |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Materials Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Nuclear Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Science, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Science, Technology And Society |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Hydrology And Water Resources Science |
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Physical Sciences, Other |
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Physics, General |
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Physics, Other |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Design And Visual Communications, General |
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Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18,635
Applied
8,835
Accepted
6,241
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,869
Females Applied
3,011
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
12,766
Males Applied
5,824
Males Accepted
46%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.89
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation |
Other requirements: | Portfolio for electronic arts |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 6th | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 12th | |
Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 30th | |
Transfer | June 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 674 | 620 | 710 | |
SAT Math | 736 | 670 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 31 | 28 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,600
Private
Fees
1,412
Full-time student fees
15,954
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Financial Aid
42,951
Avg. Financial Aid Package
43,770
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,459
Avg. Loan Aid
21,732
Avg. Grant Aid
38,809
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,241
Total Undergrad students
16%
International Students
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.75% |
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Black or African American | 4.13% |
White or Caucasian | 46.74% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.18% |
Asian | 15.32% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
Two or more races | 5.34% |
Other | 2.55% |
Gender
Male (67.84%)
Female (32.16%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 57% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Grand Marshal Week, Big Red Freakout and Fall Fest Weekend
Grand Marshal Week, Big Red Freakout and Fall Fest Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Red Army Spirit Club, Outing Club, Indian Student Association, Chinese American Student Association and pep band
Red Army Spirit Club, Outing Club, Indian Student Association, Chinese American Student Association and pep band
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus foot patrols at night
campus foot patrols at night
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | No | Division 3 | No |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | ||
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | ||
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | ||
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | ||
Volleyball | No | ||
Water Polo | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
541
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 495
Part-time - 46
Male - 394
Female - 147
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