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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
1300-1500
ACT Range
29-34
Student/Faculty Ratio
18:1
Total Enrollments
7,501
Total Cost
$75,824
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$40,661
Overall Rating
B+ Good
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Main Address
110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
#1 of 421
Architecture And Related Services
#13 of 242
Physical Sciences
#17 of 1,129
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
#27 of 1,112
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
#32 of 1,852
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
#34 of 1,388
Mathematics And Statistics
#36 of 1,221
Engineering
#39 of 641
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
B+
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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(518) 276-6000
Website
www.rpi.edu
Location
110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Setting
Small City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 7,501
Men 69%
Women 31%
Total Enrollments (2020) 7,501
White 43%
International (Non-Citizen) 20%
Asian 15%
Hispanic or Latino 10%
Multiracial 4%
Black or African American 4%
Unknown 3%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$55,600
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$55,600
Books
$1,250
On Campus Room & Board
$15,954
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 2,315
Bachelor's 76%
Master's 18%
Doctoral 6%
Total Awards (2020) 2,315
Engineering 52%
Computer Technology 22%
Mathematics and Science 13%
Business 7%
Human and Social Sciences 2%
Art and Design 2%
Education and Liberal Arts 1%
Communication and Media 0%
Healthcare 0%
Legal and Law 0%
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Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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3.8125 Based on 4 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
B+
Activities and Groups
A
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3.75 Based on 2 Reviews
A- Excellent

Students and Culture

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3.75 Based on 1 Reviews
A- Excellent

Facilities

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3.25 Based on 2 Reviews
B+ Great

Activities and Groups

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4.5 Based on 1 Reviews
A Excellent

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