Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity.
Type of School
Four or more years,
Private not-for-profit
Religious affiliation
None
Highest degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Calendar
Semester
Setting
Small city
Distance learning opportunities
No
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Size
Total enrollment
6,704
Enrolled full time
6,503
Enrolled part time
201
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Student Body
Men enrolled full time
4,642
Women enrolled full time
1,861
American Indian/Alaskan Native
-
Asian/Pacific Islander
-
Black/Non-Hispanic
-
Hispanic
-
White/Non-Hispanic
-
Non-Resident Alien
10%
Race/ethnicity unknown
2%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission Basics
Admissions office phone number
(518) 276-6216
Open admission policy
No
Undergraduate Application fee
$70
Applied
14,583
Admitted
5,779
Enrolled
1,187
Admitted %
40%
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission factors
Admission test scores
Required
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Required
Secondary school record
Required
TOEFL
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommended
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission statistics
Students submitting SAT
71%
SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
610
SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
710
SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
670
SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
760
Students submitting ACT
29%
ACT Composite 25th percentile score
26
ACT Composite 75th percentile score
30
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Cost
In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$41,600
Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
$41,600
Books and Supplies
$1,500
On-campus room and board
$11,975
Off-campus room and board
-
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
96%
Receiving Federal Grants
22%
,
$10,355
on average
Receiving Institutional Aid
96%
,
$17,933
on average
Receiving Student Loans
64%
,
$9,298
on average
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Programs & Majors
*Available 2-year scholarships pay full tuition, $1150 a year for books and a monthly stipend of $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors, for up to 10 months.
* Cadets are required to attend the Leadership Training Course (LTC) the summer before in order to fulfill the basic course requirement. They should be serious about a career as an Army Officer and will need to sign a conditional contract. Pays approximately $700 (minus taxes), and all meals, housing, transportation and uniforms are paid for by the government. This camp is not the same as Army Basic Training or "Boot Camp".
* Any current full time student serious about a career as an Army Officer can apply.
* Applications are always being accepted.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Be a US Citizen.
Between the ages of 17 and 26.
Have a college GPA of at least 2.5.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 920 SAT or 19 ACT.
Meet physical standards.
Have at least 4 semesters of college remaining prior to graduation.
Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army National Guard, or U.S. Army Reserve).