Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
tuition & fees
$61,884
graduate tuition & fees
$61,873
acceptance rate
65%
Student Population
6,968
Number of Programs
143
Financial Aid Amount
$35,552
SAT Scores
1,450
Graduation Rate
83%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a Private, 4 years college located in Troy, New York. RPI ranked 49th in National Universities and 14th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 6,968 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. RPI's acceptance rate is 64.51% last year (undergraduate school).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590 |
| Phone | 518-276-6000 |
| WEB | www.rpi.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/index.html |
| Online Application | admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rpi |
| Veterans Tuition | www.rpi.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.rpiathletics.com/sports/2010/9/1/GEN_0901100848.aspx?tab=compliance |
| Disability Service | studenthealth.rpi.edu/disabilityservices |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 64.51% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.40%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64.51 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.40 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
Tuition & Fees
RPI's 2024 tuition & fees is $61,884 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.01% compared to the last year's rate ($60,074).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $61,873. The graduate tuition increased by 0.32% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $61,884 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $61,873 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 6,968 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. RPI has 5,902 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,066 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,968 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,902 |
| Graduate Students | 1,066 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
RPI offers 143 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by RPI
| Number of programs | 143 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |