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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
5,348
Total Undergrads
Including 24 Part-time
1,154
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
29% Women
71% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $71,303)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $52,315)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 128 60 - -
Baseball 29 - - -
Basketball 14 12 - Yes
Field Hockey - 22 - Yes
Football 102 - Yes -
Golf 9 - - -
Ice Hockey 27 21 Yes Yes
Lacrosse 37 24 Yes -
Soccer 37 25 Yes Yes
Softball - 16 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 17 27 Yes -
Tennis 12 11 Yes -
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Curling - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Gymnastics - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rifle - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Squash - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - - Yes
Volleyball - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 2.8%
Hispanic 5.5%
Non-resident alien 10.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 1.6%
Two or more races 1.8%
White/non-Hispanic 68.3%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 21 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 1
Property Crime 1
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Emily from Westminster, MA
  • 3
  • “Freshman year you walk in knowing no one. But in just a few weeks, everyone is your best friend. Floor gatherings are common, especially the 2:00 a.m. pancake and movie…”

  • Apr-30-2012 » Read More
  • Hannah
  • 4
  • “I have only had that RPI kid roommates, the crazy kind that has some sort of disorder and really needs help but is a genius. There are mostly normal, amazing…”

  • Jul-30-2012 » Read More
  • Obesebea, MA
  • 4
  • “Lots of studious students, I am one too! You just have to find the person or group of people you can nerd out with.…”

  • Jan-10-2013 » Read More
  • Michael from East Hampstead, NH
  • 4
  • “the dorms at rensselaer are average living quarters, varying slightly in quality depending on which dorm it is. each dorm contains single/double living quarters, a floor or private bath, and…”

  • Jan-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Emily from Newfoundland, PA
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The food at commons is awful, but the sandwich station is amazing so it balances out. Sage and Blitman have by far the best food, but trust me by the end of your first year you will be sick of college food. It's good but not an I want to eat this every day of my life good.

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  • 4
  • M from Los Angeles, CA
  • May-14-2013 I am a current student here

    There are a few on going jokes among students about the food here, but in reality, its not too bad. You can normally find something good to eat at the dining halls and the cafes are amazing!

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  • 3
  • Jami from Lake Luzerne, NY
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    The main dining halls are boring and don't have the best choices for food. There are many other places on campus to eat though and you can use Flex dollars from your meal plan to eat there.

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  • 3
  • Hannah
  • Jan-02-2013 I am a current student here

    It will be good for the first week or too but then goes downhill from there... I do however recommend the omelettes from sage dining hall though!

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  • 3
  • Erin
  • Dec-27-2012 I am a current student here

    There are four major dining halls: Commons, Sage, Blitmann, and BARH. But, there are many other places you can buy food using flex dollars. Sodexo is the food company that dominates campus.

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  • 3
  • Melissa from New Brighton, MN
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    There are four major dining halls on campus. AVOID COMMONS. Sage is alright, BarH is ok, and Blitman is delicious but repetitive. All of the dining halls offer not-so-healthy food and a fun atmosphere. Freshman 15 warning. Otherwise most of the acedemic buildings have some sort of cafe in them, and downtown Troy has some lovely eating areas.

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  • 5
  • Brett from South Bend, IN
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    All you can eat buffet everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love it! Food is from Sodexo. Could be of better quality, but it is definitely better than making the food yourself.

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  • 4
  • Alex from Queensbury, NY
  • Dec-16-2012 I am a current student here

    Sage and Commons are the largest dining halls on campus (buffet style) that always have the common selection of burgers, fries and pizza, as well as alternating options and healthy options.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Emily from Newfoundland, PA
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek life is very respectable and traditional, but don't be fooled we have our deal of parties. The party atmosphere at RPI is much calmer with almost each party requiring an invite to enter. One doesn't have to worry about random people entering and the brothers and sisters involved in Greek are great people and are really nice.

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  • 0
  • Hannah
  • Jan-02-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is pretty huge here, more so for guys than girls. There are only 5 sororities but around 30 frats. Frat parties are usually the big events on the weekends so it helps to be a brother so you can get in. Girls can always get in.

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  • 0
  • Melissa from New Brighton, MN
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is huge. One in four students are a part of a Greek organization and for good reason. All houses provide a network of students that can help you with classes, relate to your problems, and help you through school. Plus there are enough houses on campus so anyone can find one they fit into! I love the Greek system here.

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  • 0
  • Brett from South Bend, IN
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    Plenty of frats and sororities to join if you'd like to. I'm not in one personally, but all of them are open to outsiders.

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  • 0
  • Alex
  • Oct-30-2012 I am a current student here

    There are something like 15 frats and 5 sororities. For a girl, the Greek Life is pretty limited if you are looking to pledge. The guys have so many options. Fall Rush was a month long and just a lot of fun for everyone - guys and girls.

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  • 0
  • Hannah
  • Jul-30-2012 I am a current student here

    There's dozens of frats and sororities. There are always parties going on and the first month or so of each semester they put on big fun events for anyone to swing by. Also for the ladies: most frat parties you can automatically get in free, you usually don't need to be on the list and so that is the trade-off for being the minority at the technical school, guys like girls to hang around.

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  • 0
  • Liz
  • Jul-28-2012 I am a current student here

    Not being a part of Greek Life, I can't say too much about it. However, from what I have seen and heard from others, it is pretty good. there are several different Greek organizations on Campus, and those that I know that are a part of them are very happy.

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  • 0
  • Michelle from Lusby, MD
  • Jul-13-2012 I am a current student here

    RPI has a large number of students involved in greek life. While I am not involved with it myself, I know a bunch of students who are extremely happy with their decision to go greek.

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