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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Troy, New York 12180-3590

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1415

Reading & WritingMid: 700
650730
MathMid: 740
680770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3034

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1415

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,139

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5000.0%

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 Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
Forbes
#124
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#117

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Varsity Sports — Puckman

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
136 mi(236 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
140 mi(243 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
207 mi(359 min)

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