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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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$39,127Avg. Net Price
87%Grad Rate
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Mechanical Engineering

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Stats

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Student Population

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute educates a diverse community of 6,968 students, with 5,902 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,066 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

6,968


Total Undergraduates

5,902

Total Graduates

1,066


Full-Time vs Part-Time

99% Full-Time

1% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a 65% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1450


Acceptance Rate

65%


Application Fee

$70

How Do I Apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

You can apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by going to the official application page and paying the $70 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

52%

Total Score

400

1600

13601520

Reading and Writing

200

800

660740

Math

200

800

700780

ACT

Students submitting ACT

15%

Composite Score

0

36

3034

English

0

36

00

Math

0

36

00

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Location

Located in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

Troy


County

Rensselaer County


State

New York


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute features a student-focused approach with a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

12 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $39,127 with 86% of students receiving financial assistance including 17% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$39,127


Received Aid

86%


Pell Recipients

17%


Tuition

$30,942 In-State

$30,942 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 0% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
4,099 (69%)
Women
1,803 (31%)
Other
4 (0%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
189 (3%)
18-19
2,954 (50%)
20-21
2,222 (38%)
22-24
501 (8%)
Over 25
35 (1%)

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Outcomes

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 87% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

87%

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