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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Acceptance Rate 53.02 %
SAT Average 1,440
2023 Tuition & Fees $60,074
Student Population 6,774
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $34,037

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 (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $60,074 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $61,673.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,774 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 53.02% and the graduation rate is 84% 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.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, RPI's tuition & fees is $60,074. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $61,673.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$60,074
Graduate$61,673
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at RPI. The acceptance rate of RPI is 53.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.25%. The average graduation rate is 84% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,037 and 87% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,774 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 53.02 %.
Acceptance Rate
53.02%
Graduation Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 84 %
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 6,774
Student Population
6,774
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,037 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Financial Aid Amount
$34,037

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 149 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's Degree530
Master's Degree570
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship390

Special Learning Opportunities

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. The school provides 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: $7,260)

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