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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Troy, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math705 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 34
1typical 50% range36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering43% of degrees
Business & Marketing6% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $200,027
Earnings 5yr: $162,992
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,528
Earnings 5yr: $148,254
Debt: $23,250
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,531
Earnings 5yr: $135,609
Debt: $23,582
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,100
Earnings 5yr: $170,829
Debt: $27,000
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,450
Earnings 5yr: $114,004
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,190
Earnings 5yr: $127,402
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,173
Earnings 5yr: $108,034
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,768
Earnings 5yr: $106,266
Debt: $24,250
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,596
Earnings 5yr: $116,079
Debt: $24,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,117
Earnings 5yr: $132,930
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,306
Earnings 5yr: $111,812
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,713
Earnings 5yr: $100,765
Debt: $26,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,679
Earnings 5yr: $107,062
Debt: $25,332
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,509
Earnings 5yr: $117,724
Debt: $22,750
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,750
Earnings 5yr: $98,049
Debt: $25,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,952
Earnings 5yr: $94,402
Debt: $25,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,358
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,239
Earnings 5yr: $97,907
Debt: $19,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,794
Earnings 5yr: $94,283
Debt: $26,979
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,958
Earnings 5yr: $94,499
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$36,228
In-State Tuition$64,081
Out-of-State Tuition$64,081
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
51%
Take Loans
92%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$83,054
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$102,051
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,995
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
69%
Men31%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 69% men and 31% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$112,387
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