Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
31%
Female Students
NaN%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.5%(2,521)
Hispanic
12.2%(633)
African American
5.5%(286)
Asian
22.0%(1,145)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
6.1%(316)
Unknown
5.7%(294)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment6,968
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a gender distribution of 31% female students and 69% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
69.4%(4,099)
Women
30.5%(1,803)
Other
0.1%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,099

59% of total enrollment

Women1,803

26% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(189)
18-19
50.1%(2,954)
20-21
37.7%(2,222)
22-24
8.5%(501)
25+
0.6%(35)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.5%(59)
22-24
39.5%(421)
25+
55.0%(586)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(118)

Regional Representation

International118

NaN% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

31%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age