Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 4 Year
- TROY, NY
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 4 Year
- TROY, NY
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 1,069 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Liberty League
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rankings
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RPI Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1300-1500
ACT Range
29-34
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$40,661 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,155 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
88%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 58 responses74%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 69 responses39%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 69 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science255 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering233 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering109 Graduates
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering102 Graduates
- Aerospace Engineering101 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering91 Graduates
- Business76 Graduates
- Computer Systems Technician74 Graduates
- Civil Engineering70 Graduates
- Mathematics66 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,262 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
21
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 81 responsesPoll
70%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 92 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$82,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
87%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 45 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 1,069 reviews
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RPI is a terrific school that really challenges the students! The professors are always there to help with their classes, and ways to better your future on your career path. The students are also very helpful, and sticking around the campus really enhances your knowledge of the student culture. However, the only thing RPI can improve on is the communication of the school for incoming or transfer students.
I can't imagine another other school giving me the education, experiences, and opportunities that RPI has. The professors have so much knowledge and really push students to learn, rather than just pass. I was able to get involved in Greek life, student government, and a few professional groups. It's really easy to find someplace to fit in because RPI has a wide spectrum of people. I was always much further ahead in job/internship searching than anyone else I knew in my major at other schools.
On-campus life could use a bit of a housing update but RPI's been updating one building at a time for the past few years and dining has gotten exponentially better. Parties are not what they used to be but if you look hard enough, you'll find them. Troy has also improved a ton over the past few years! There are so many great small businesses and food options.
Definitely be prepared to push yourself but it'll be worth it.
On-campus life could use a bit of a housing update but RPI's been updating one building at a time for the past few years and dining has gotten exponentially better. Parties are not what they used to be but if you look hard enough, you'll find them. Troy has also improved a ton over the past few years! There are so many great small businesses and food options.
Definitely be prepared to push yourself but it'll be worth it.
I'm writing this as a freshman computer science major in my first semester at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. So far, the classes have been challenging in a fun way. I enjoy learning the content and doing projects, especially for my HASS requirement courses. There are a lot of resources available, and whenever I reach out with questions, I am often met with an informative response within a couple of days. While the lecture classes aren't my favorite due to learning style preferences, I've found that the recitations and office hours offered make a world of difference. I haven't fully branched out into extracurriculars, but from what I can tell, there are a lot of opportunities and clubs to visit. I'm very optimistic about what the next four years of my life will be like here.