Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a private research university located in Troy, New York, United States. It was established in 1824 and offers degrees in fields such as architecture, engineering, management, media, and science. The university has seven schools, including the School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Information Technology and Web Science, School of Business, and School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. RPI is one of the oldest and most distinguished American technological universities. With a strong focus on research, the university has produced a number of Nobel Laureates and pioneering inventors, such as George W. Hart and Theodore von Karman. Additionally, RPI is known for its commitment to the advancement of technology and its connection to the local and global community. From its beginnings in 1824, the institute has grown and established itself among the world’s preeminent technological research institutions.
- Address: 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590
- Phone: (518) 276-6000
- Website: www.rpi.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 7,501
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $70
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $57,012 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Room & Board | $- |
| Other | |
| Total Cost | $58,262 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- SAT Range: 1300 – 1500
- ACT Range: 29 – 34
Majors
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 100%
- Part-time: 0%
Student Gender
- Male: 69%
- Female: 31%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 15%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 43%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 20%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 99%
- 25 and Over: 1%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 30%
- Out-of-State: 70%
- Unknown: 0%