Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
tuition & fees
$64,078
graduate tuition & fees
$64,054
acceptance rate
63%
Student Population
7,040
online students
171
Number of Programs
154
Financial Aid Amount
$41,577
SAT Scores
1,450
Graduation Rate
84%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a Private, 4 years college located in Troy, New York. RPI ranked 49th in National Universities and 10th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 7,040 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 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 63.47% 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 | https://admissions.rpi.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/index.html |
| Financial Aid | admissions.rpi.edu/aid |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rpi |
| Veterans Tuition | https://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate |
| 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 63.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.05%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.47 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.05 % |
Tuition & Fees
RPI's 2025 tuition & fees is $64,078 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.55% compared to the last year's rate ($61,884).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $64,054. The graduate tuition increased by 3.52% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $64,078 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $64,054 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 7,040 students have enrolled at RPI (2024-2025). Among them, 171 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. RPI has 5,741 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,299 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,040 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,741 |
| Graduate Students | 1,299 |
| Online Enrollment | 171 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
RPI offers 154 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 154 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by RPI
| Number of programs | 154 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 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 | ✗ |