Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Troy, NY. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats 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 ranked 49^th in National Universities and 14^th in New York Colleges rankings. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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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.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$61,884
Graduate	$61,873

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$63,749
Graduate	$62,074

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 58.45% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.31%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,410.

The average graduation rate is 83%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 6,968 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 RPI Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	58.45% Acceptance Rate / 16.31% Yield
Test Scores »	1,410 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »	83%
Retention Rate	89%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	6,968 (5,902 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$35,552

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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RPI Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students 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
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No