Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$102k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$61,884
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,884
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,530
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,530
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$79,414
Net price (after aid)$33,139
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$21,009
$30k – $48k$24,670
$48k – $75k$25,624
$75k – $110k$33,615
$110k+$39,583
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$102,051
Median debt at graduation$23,750
Est. monthly loan payment$252
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.3×Graduates earn about 4.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
83% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
89% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$61.9k
Net price
$33.1k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$23.8k
Earnings (10y)
$102k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Computer ScienceVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesCommunicationsEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesAgricultureNatural Sciences
Programs (14)
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Visual & Performing Arts
Film & Media
Health Sciences
Health Informatics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophyArt History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
58%
SAT range
1330 - 1500
ACT range
30 - 34
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is approximately 58%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's published in-state tuition is approximately $61,884 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reports total enrollment of approximately 5,954 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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