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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
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Overview
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a 4-year institution located in Troy, NY.
Location & Contact
Address
110 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Troy, NY 12180
United States
Contact
Ms. Karen Long
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@rpi.edu
Phone: 518-276-6216
Fax: 518-276-4072
Director, Undergraduate 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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| Neuroscience | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business Statistics | × |
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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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| Engineering Technologies/technicians, General | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | × |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies | × |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies | × |
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| Pre-law Studies | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General | × |
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| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Analytics | × |
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| 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 |
| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | × |
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| 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
17,193
Applied
10,906
Accepted
5,743
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,000
Females Applied
3,594
Females Accepted
60%
Male Admissions
11,175
Males Applied
7,307
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
70
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio required for first year architecture applicants |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 11th | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 14th | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 29th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 704 | 670 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 735 | 705 | 770 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 30 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
64,400
Private
Fees
1,624
Full-time student fees
18,560
Room & board
9,750
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
45,001
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,304
Avg. Loan Aid
32,191
Avg. Grant Aid
16,166
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,743
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
63%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.92% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.96% |
| White or Caucasian | 44.77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.02% |
| Asian | 21.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 5.52% |
| Other | 4.91% |
Gender
Male (68.8%)
Female (31.2%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only 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:
Activities Fair, GM Week and Winter Carnival
Activities Fair, GM Week and Winter Carnival
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:
Humans vs Zombies, Rensselaer Music Association, Outing Club, Black Students Alliance and RPI Ambulance
Humans vs Zombies, Rensselaer Music Association, Outing Club, Black Students Alliance and RPI Ambulance
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
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | No | No |
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | Division 3 | No | |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
| Softball | No | No | |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | No | No |
| Badminton | No | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
| Softball | Division 3 | No | |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Water Polo | No | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
526
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 449
Part-time - 77
Male - 381
Female - 145
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute