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.
Established
1824
Motto
"Knowledge and Thoroughness"
Mascot
Red HawksPuckman
Type
Private research university
Division
Division III
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58%Acceptance
1415SAT Avg
5,909Students
14:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$102,051Earnings 10yr
$33,139Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate58.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1415
Reading & WritingMid: 700
650730
MathMid: 740
680770
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3034
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$61,884
Room & Board$17,530
Books & Supplies$1,310
Total Cost of Attendance$79,934
Average Net Price$33,139
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,009
$30–48K$24,670
$48–75K$25,624
$75–110K$33,615
$110K+$39,583
Programs (134)
Student Body
Undergrads
5,909
Gender Split
31% / 69%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
Race & Ethnicity
White 43%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 21%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate83.2%
Freshman Retention88.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$83,054
8 Years$95,369
10 Years$102,051
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$74,100
Men
$89,500
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Source: Wikipedia