University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
6,366
Students
40,405
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
43%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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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| Architecture |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology Related |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Engineering Science |
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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 Technology/computer Systems Technology |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Premedical Studies |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Cognitive Science |
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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 |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Hydrology And Water Resources Science |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Visual And Performing Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19,505
Applied
8,420
Accepted
6,366
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,030
Females Applied
2,816
Females Accepted
47%
Male Admissions
13,475
Males Applied
5,604
Males Accepted
42%
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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
40,405
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,705
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,227
Avg. Loan Aid
19,331
Avg. Grant Aid
34,894
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
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% |
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| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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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