How to Apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply RPI. RPI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
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

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at RPI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 1,450 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,489). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
RPI SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute1,45033
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,48933
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York1,20677

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1,042 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,450 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing660700740
Mathematics700750780
Total1,3601,450 1,520
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 292 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite303334
English000
Mathematics000

RPI Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The school requires 8 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesRequired
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired