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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
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Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NY
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Rankings*
#73 in Federal Region II Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
2024 Tuition & Fees
$61,884Undergraduate Tuition-
$61,873Graduate Tuition-
More$35,552Average Financial Aid AmountLess$2,887
Admission
1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Test Scores-
64.51%Acceptance Rate-
18.40%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
-
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller6,968Total EnrollmentLarger15,833
Smaller5,902Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger13,983
Smaller1,066Graduate Student PopulationLarger1,850
-Online Student Population15,833
Completion & Outcomes
83%Graduate Rate-
89%Retention Rate-
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning Opportunity
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,930)Campus Housing
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,610)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty23 to 1
470Number of faculties676
Higher$116,537Average Faculty SalaryLower$47,800
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.