Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY • private • CSS Profile • DIII | Liberty League
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,348 • Total: 7,752
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
110 8th Street
Troy, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,403 (69.4%) • Female: 1,945 (30.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,334 21.0%
Black/African American 326 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 741 11.7%
White 2,705 42.6%
Two or More Races 345 5.4%
International 585 9.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
58.4%
9,517 admitted from 16,283 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 650-730
Math: 680-770
Total: 1330-1500
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
30-34
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 12/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
83.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
71.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
89.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$79,570
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $60,360
Room & Board
$17,530
Books & Supplies
$1,680
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $21,009
$30,001-48,000 $24,670
$48,001-75,000 $25,624
$75,001-110,000 $33,615
$110,001+ $39,583
Students Receiving Pell Grants
89%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$35,940

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Liberty League
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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