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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private nonprofit, 4-year

110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590

(518) 276-6000

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Quick Facts

5,909

Total Enrollment

58%

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

$83,054

Median Earnings (6yr)

$61,884

In-State Tuition

$33,139

Avg Net Price

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1415

Avg SAT Score

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate
Branch Campuses 2

Location

Address 110 8th St
City Troy, NY
ZIP Code 12180-3590
County Rensselaer County

President/Chief Administrator: Martin A Schmidt (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 44%
Computer Science 21%
Mathematics 5%
Business 5%
Biology 4%
Visual/Performing Arts 3%
Health Professions 1%
Psychology 1%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,909

Student Demographics

Female 31%
Male 69%

Race/Ethnicity

White 42.7%
Black 5.2%
Hispanic 11.8%
Asian 21.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Non-Resident Alien 8.8%
Unknown 4.8%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 0.7%
Part-Time Students 0.5%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 650 680 730
SAT Math 680 730 770
ACT Composite 30 32 34

Tuition & Financial Aid

$61,884

In-State Tuition

$61,884

Out-of-State Tuition

$79,934

Total Cost of Attendance

$33,139

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 19%
Students with Federal Loans 50%
Students Receiving Any Aid 19%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,750
Median Total Debt $21,995
90th Percentile Debt $39,349
3-Year Repayment Rate 92%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $21,009
$30,001 - $48,000 $24,670
$48,001 - $75,000 $25,624
$75,001 - $110,000 $33,615
$110,001+ $39,583

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$83,054

6 Years After

$95,369

8 Years After

$102,051

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $62,358  |  75th percentile: $107,617

Earnings by Family Income Background

$78,957

Low Income

$79,413

Middle Income

$86,471

High Income

Student Outcomes

89%

Full-Time Retention

83%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$13,277

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$19,846

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (518) 276-6000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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