Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private institution in Troy with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1415, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $102,051 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,139.
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News & Alerts
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1415
ACT Score Range
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$33,139
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,995
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
46
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (134)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Varsity Sports — Puckman
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average