RPI Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 63.47%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1450. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $64,078
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at RPI:
- Total Enrollment: 7,040, including 171 online students
- 5,741 Undergraduate, 1,299 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 68.7% men, 31.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 84%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 154 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 95 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
RPI Overview
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Troy, NY. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The RPI's tuition & fees is $64,078 for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $41,577.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,040 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
RPI's acceptance rate is 63.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.05%. The median SAT score is 1450 and the ACT score is 33.
RPI ranked 49th in National Universities and 14th in New York Colleges rankings. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $64,078. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $64,054.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $66,350 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $66,312.
| Undergraduate | $64,078 |
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| Graduate | $64,054 |
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| Undergraduate | $66,350 |
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| Graduate | $66,312 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at RPI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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