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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$56,179 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,600 tuition
$11,975 on campus room & board
$1,500 books
$1,104 fees

$56,179 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,600 tuition
$11,975 on campus room & board
$1,500 books
$1,104 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$17,933 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
96% of students receive aid
22% get federal aid ($10,355 avg)
18% get state aid ($2,302 avg)
96% get institn'l aid ($17,933 avg)
64% get loans ($9,298 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.98% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.98% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$23,022,288
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $20,778 96%
Federal Grant Aid $10,355 22%
Pell Grants $3,973 19%
Other Federal Grants $7,358 21%
Institution Grant Aid $17,933 96%
State Grant Aid $2,302 18%
Student Loans $9,298 64%
Federal Loans $6,649 64%
Other Loans $16,977 10%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: February 15
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
(518) 276-6000
http://www.rpi.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,733
Out of State $1,733

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Obesebea, MA
  • Jan-10-2013 I am a current student here

    Kind of a mixed feeling here because tuition and Room/Board is high, but I've been assured that you definitely have job security after graduation.

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  • 4
  • Hannah
  • Jan-02-2013 I am a current student here

    This school is really expensive but on the bright side you get a great education and employers know your school when you go to interviews.

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

    Apply for as many scholarships as you can. This school is extremely expensive. All of the expenses can be worth it if you do well in classes, and you will learn a lot. Do not expect to have too much fun.

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