Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
30%
Female Students
NaN%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a diverse student body with 46% 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
47.9%(2,711)
Hispanic
12.3%(696)
African American
5.6%(319)
Asian
22.3%(1,264)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
6.1%(348)
Unknown
5.6%(316)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment7,628
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 30% female students and 70% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
69.7%(4,482)
Women
30.2%(1,942)
Other
0.1%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men4,482

59% of total enrollment

Women1,942

25% 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 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(161)
18-19
52.1%(3,103)
20-21
35.6%(2,119)
22-24
8.9%(529)
25+
0.7%(42)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.9%(42)
22-24
38.9%(416)
25+
57.2%(612)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

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

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

30%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age