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 2024 tuition & fees is $61,884 for the academic year 2023-2024. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $35,552.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 6,968 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
RPI's acceptance rate is 58.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.31%. The median SAT scores is 1410 and the ACT socre is 32.
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.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $61,884. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $61,873.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $63,749 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $62,074.
| Undergraduate | $61,884 |
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| Graduate | $61,873 |
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| Undergraduate | $63,749 |
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| Graduate | $62,074 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. 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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