Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Overview of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Ranked 49th among United States research universities, RPI is home to one of the most powerful university-based supercomputers in the world. It strives to find and develop much-needed problem solvers who can address urgent issues today and emerging issues tomorrow. Faculty and students come together to celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.

As of the 2018-2019 academic year, there were 6,628 resident undergraduate students and 1,334 resident graduate students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The average SAT score was 1409.

RPI is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Several academic programs offered by the school are accredited separately by the following agencies: American Chemical Society (ACS), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The estimated expenses for full-time, beginning undergraduate students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were $73,816 for a recent academic year. This total includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, and personal expenses. It does not, however, include the cost of buying a laptop for coursework, which is required by the university. The school does offer them for sale at an approximate cost of $1,350. As a private institution, in-state and out-of-state students are responsible for the same tuition and fees.

Graduate students were expected to pay a slightly higher amount, with anticipated expenses totaling approximately $74,306.

Many RPI students receive some form of aid. Financial assistance may be provided in the form of merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, federal student aid programs, or non-federal education loans.

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Academics

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The core values that define the academic experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are groundbreaking technological advancement, far-reaching intellectual exploration, and a commitment to serving humanity. Numerous majors and minors are offered through the university’s five schools: School of Architecture; Lally School of Management; School of Science; Information Technology and Web Science; School of Engineering; and School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. There are also several graduate degrees offered, as well as accelerated programs and professional programs.

The university employs 500 full-time equivalent faculty members, all of whom are experts in their fields. Some are National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellows, while others are members of the National Academy of Engineering or the National Academy of Sciences. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, students can work directly with RPI’s distinguished faculty members to conduct research, solve problems, teach, and interact.

The institution also had a 92% retention rate for full-time, freshmen students pursing bachelor’s degrees in the 2018-2019 academic year. The national average is 68%, which means the majority of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students are happy with their academic experience.

The overall six-year graduation rate was 86% in 2012. This means the majority of students graduate within six years of starting their degree.

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Outcome & Salary

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Most undergraduate students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute continue past their freshman year and go on to complete degrees within a four- to six-year period.

According to data provided by the RPI’s Center for Career and Professional Development, 80% of graduating students seeking employment secured jobs within six months of graduation in 2018. Less than 10% of those who participated in the survey were still seeking employment. That same year, the average salary was $70,782 for undergraduate students and $78,900 for graduate students.

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