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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Acceptance Rate 64.51 %
SAT Average 1,450
Tuition & Fees $61,884
Student Population 6,968
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $35,552

Academic Overview

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Campus, Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Troy, New York. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $61,884 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $61,873.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,968 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 64.51% and the graduation rate is 83% last year.
The salary after graduation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $86,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, RPI's tuition & fees is $61,884. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $61,873.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$61,884
Graduate$61,873
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at RPI. The acceptance rate of RPI is 64.51% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.40%. The average graduation rate is 83% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $35,552 and 86% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,968 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 64.51 %.
Acceptance Rate
64.51%
Graduation Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 83 %
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 6,968
Student Population
6,968
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $35,552 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Financial Aid Amount
$35,552

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590
Phone518-276-6000
WEBwww.rpi.edu/
Admissionwww.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationadmissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/index.html
Financial Aidwww.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatornpc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rpi
Veterans Tuitionwww.rpi.edu/veterans/
Athleticwww.rpiathletics.com/sports/2010/9/1/GEN_0901100848.aspx?tab=compliance
Disability Servicestudenthealth.rpi.edu/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

RPI offers 143 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's500
Master's540
Doctorate (Research)370
Post-Bachelor's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,930)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,610)

Veterans Benefits

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges