School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 110 Eighth Street Troy, NY 12180-3590 (518) 276-6216 Fax: (518) 276-4072 [email protected] Contact: James Nondorf Vice President for Enrollment |
Main Address 110 Eighth Street Troy, NY 12180-3590 (518) 276-6000 www.rpi.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,394 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,356 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,367 Graduate enrollment: 2,127 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $70 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 44% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 95% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $35,878 | $37,990 | $39,165 | $40,680 | +3.87% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,040 | +4.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,420 | $10,730 | $11,145 | $11,465 | +2.87% |
| Other | $802 | $815 | $850 | $850 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $48,100 | $50,535 | $52,160 | $54,035 | +3.59% |
| In-state Off Campus | $36,878 | $38,990 | $40,165 | $41,720 | +3.87% |
| In-state with Family | $36,878 | $38,990 | $40,165 | $41,720 | +3.87% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $39,600 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,886 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $39,600 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $1,886 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,342 | 99% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,336 | 99% | $27,147,452 | $20,320 |
| • Federal grants | 243 | 18% | $1,867,159 | $7,684 |
| • Pell grants | 173 | 13% | $598,369 | $3,459 |
| • Other federal grants | 243 | 18% | $1,268,790 | $5,221 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 299 | 22% | $718,238 | $2,402 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,328 | 98% | $24,562,055 | $18,496 |
| Student loan aid | 860 | 63% | $9,061,774 | $10,537 |
| • Federal student loans | 854 | 63% | $5,971,001 | $6,992 |
| • Other student loans | 201 | 15% | $3,090,773 | $15,377 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1262 | 374 | 151 | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 64 | 24 | 5 | – | – |
| Architecture | 61 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 3 | 21 | 5 | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 63 | 2 | 6 | – | – |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 21 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 38 | 2 | 5 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 87 | 68 | 7 | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 87 | 62 | 7 | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 42 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Digital Communication and Media/multimedia | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 117 | 53 | 11 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 92 | 22 | 11 | – | – |
| Information Technology | 25 | 31 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 678 | 140 | 73 | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering | 88 | 5 | 1 | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 60 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | 6 | 9 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 69 | 25 | 4 | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 100 | 41 | 24 | – | – |
| Engineering Mechanics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Science | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | 3 | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | 10 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 48 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | 25 | 5 | 7 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 188 | 26 | 13 | – | – |
| Nuclear Engineering | 38 | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| Operations Research | – | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | – | 8 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 61 | 11 | 4 | – | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | 61 | 11 | 4 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-law Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 40 | 22 | 9 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 40 | 4 | 9 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 23 | 10 | – | – |
| Cognitive Science | – | 4 | 6 | – | – |
| Human Computer Interaction | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | 18 | 22 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 18 | 5 | 12 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 2 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 25 | 8 | 10 | – | – |
| Physics, Other | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 6 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Economics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, Other | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | 10 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering/Industrial Management B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Predentistry B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (518) 276-6000 |
| Website: | www.rpi.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/index.html |
| Address: | 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,528 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 83% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,528 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $55,378 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $55,378 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 84% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $30,992 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Engineering | 12 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 6 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand total | 50 | 56 | 39 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $55,378 |
| Out-of-state | $55,378 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $56,708 |
| Out-of-state | $56,708 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,502 | 84% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,500 | 84% | $30,992 |
| Student loan aid | 860 | 48% | $10,202 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,585 | 84% | $32,382 |
| Federal student loans | 3,279 | 49% | $6,147 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 18,635 | 12,766 | 5,869 | Percent admitted | 100% | 46% | 51% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 9% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,528 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,241 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,287 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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