Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Review & Facts

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,970 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1824 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Troy, New York.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Majors
Offered
69
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Aerospace and Aeronautical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is high at 89% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
89%
Good
The graduation rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is very good: 87%. Approximately 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pretty good, 12:1. Read more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, about $58,600 per year. The additional fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute not covered by tuition are about $1,500, which makes it a total of $60,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 16,863 applications were submitted and 10,878 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,400
High
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,000 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, nearly $9,400 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St
Troy, New York
12180-3590, USA
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