About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
7,895
Website
www.rpi.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
43%
SAT Range
1330 - 1500
ACT Range
29 - 33
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $70. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1290-1490, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, must score 31 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 28 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 110 8th St, Troy, New York 12180-3590. They can also call them at (518) 276-6000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$39,308
Average Annual Cost
$52,550
Books And Supplies
$1,250
Other Fees
$1,330
Room And Board
$15,260
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,608
Total One Year Cost
$71,998
Before applying to RPI, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $73,816. The average annual tuition cost ($55,378), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($15,580), and budget for other expenses ($1,608) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
92%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$14,400
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Mechanical Engineering
226 Graduates
Computer Science
167 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
101 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
94 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
93 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
87 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
71 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
69 Graduates
Mathematics
66 Graduates
Civil Engineering
62 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
59 Graduates
Architecture
53 Graduates
Nuclear Engineering
33 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
31 Graduates
Materials Engineering
28 Graduates
Physics
27 Graduates
Biology, General
26 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
23 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
20 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
16 Graduates
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and...
12 Graduates
Chemistry
12 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
12 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
11 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
9 Graduates
Science, Technology and Society
7 Graduates
Economics
6 Graduates
Psychology, General
6 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
5 Graduates
Cognitive Science
4 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
4 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
4 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
3 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
3 Graduates
Engineering Science
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
6,628
Socio-Economic Diversity
17%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$74,852 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
57%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,650/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,610/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,610/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Engineers, Redhawks
School Colors
cherry and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Liberty League Conference
Total Male Athletes
428
Total Female Athletes
241
Intramural Sports
17
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $15,580 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at RPI costs around $6,610 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The number of female and male students at the college are 68% and 32%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$66,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$82,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$228 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$30,824
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,385
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$2,822
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$29,196
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$48,873
$30K - $48K
$49,401
$48K - $75K
$41,311
$75K - $110K
$36,142
> $110K
$25,579
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$140,612,914
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$43,494,351
The financial aid department of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around $29,339 and the federal grant is $5,968. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,123, while the institutional aid is $29,339. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute amount to $140,612,914 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $43,494,351.
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