Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Troy, NY. The school... has approximately 6265 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $112,387. The average age of students entering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 20. The most popular programs at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are: Engineering (53%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (18%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (5%), Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (5%) and Mathematics And Statistics (4%).


Tuition & Fees
$57,012.00
Admissions Rate
57%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,500.00
Average SAT Score
1410

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Tuition & Fees
$57,012.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$16,804.00
Total Expected Costs
$73,816.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$33,937.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $22,878.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $20,738.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $29,788.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $31,589.00
$110,000 + $43,003.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

6,265 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 69%

Female Students: 31%

100% Full Time / < 1% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 20

Low Income Students: 17%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$25,500.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
47%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$264.65

The graduation rate at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
87%
Students who Return after their First Year
91%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering

Most Popular Programs
  • Engineering (53%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (18%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (5%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (5%)
  • Mathematics And Statistics (4%)