Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

College statistics

Address:
110 8th St
Troy, NY
12180
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.rpi.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York is a private research university classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The institution specializes in technology, engineering, and sciences, with engineering as its primary undergraduate focus.

Enrollment stands at 7,024 students. Tuition is $62,500 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $80,620 including room and board. The acceptance rate is 58.4%. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile SAT Reading of 730, SAT Math of 770, and ACT Composite of 34.

The 6-year graduation rate context and student support services are best explored directly with the institution. Rensselaer suits students with strong preparation in mathematics and sciences who are committed to engineering or technical fields. For more information, visit www.rpi.edu/.