Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Troy, NY. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education .

63% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 17,175 applied, 10,901 accepted, and 1,314 enrolled in RPI. 892 men and 422 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,450 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,450 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1450 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1375 1450 1510 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 670 710 740 Math 705 740 770 ACT Score Composite 30 33 34 Math 0 0 0 English 0 0 0 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $64,078 for undergraduate programs and $64,054 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 3.55% compared to last year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

5,225 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $39,546. For freshmen, 1,921 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $43,994. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 7,040 students enrolled RPI in 2025. By gender, 4,834 men and 2,206 women students are enrolled. There are 5,741 undergraduate and 1,299 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

154 Major Programs

8 programs through online 95 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of RPI is 84%. The retention rate is 91% for full-time and 91% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 84% Retention Rate 91% Students to Faculty Ratio 14 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 523 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for RPI and the average faculty salary is $124,774. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. There are 1,800 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $82,220. Number of Faculties 523 Average Faculty Salary $124,774 Number of Staffs 1,800 Average Staff Salary $82,220

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1375	1450	1510
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	670	710	740
Math	705	740	770
ACT Score
Composite	30	33	34
Math	0	0	0
English	0	0	0

Troy, NY