Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · private nonprofit · 5,714 undergraduates
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit university in Troy, NY with moderately selective admissions, admitting about 63% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
63%
SAT (middle 50%)
1375–1510
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Avg net price
$36,228/yr
sticker $82,404
Graduation rate
84%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
5,714
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What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of about 63%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scored between 1375–1510 on the SAT (ACT 30–34).
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $36,228 per year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after financial aid, versus a published cost of $82,404.
What is the graduation rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
About 84% of students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.