Applying to RPI

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 58.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.31%. 10,790 men and 5,485 women applied to RPI and 6,315 men and 3,202 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,035 men and 517 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at RPI.

In 2024, 881 students (57% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 197 students (13%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at RPI.

The median SAT score is 1,410 with 680 SAT EBRW and 730 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25^th percentile is 650. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 770 and 25^th percentile is 680 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 30 at RPI.

The SAT and ACT scores at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at RPI. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The next table provides general admission information for applying to RPI.