Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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

Contact Ms. Karen Long
Director, Undergrad Admissions
Email: admissions@rpi.edu
Phone: 518-276-6216
Fax: 518-276-4072

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Science
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Premedical Studies
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science
Science, Technology And Society
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Hydrology And Water Resources Science
Physics
Physics Related
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19,505

Applied

8,420

Accepted

6,366

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,030

Females Applied

2,816

Females Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,475

Males Applied

5,604

Males Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.78

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 12th
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 10th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	677	640	730
SAT Math	722	680	770
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,550

Fees

1,330

Full-time student fees

15,260

Room & board

8,650

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

41,327

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,575

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,904

Avg. Loan Aid

20,389

Avg. Grant Aid

37,236

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,366

Total Undergrad students

14%

International Students

67%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.98%
Black or African American	3.93%
White or Caucasian	53.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	11.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	6.72%
Other	1.38%

Gender

Male (67.94%)

Female (32.06%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
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

517

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 467

Part-time - 50

Male - 390

Female - 127