Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private university located in Troy, NY, serving approximately 5,909 students. It has an acceptance rate of 58%.
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Tuition
$61,884
Acceptance
58.45%
Students
5,954
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.3×Graduates earn about 4.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
89%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
58.45%
SAT range
1330 - 1500
ACT range
30 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,954
Undergrads
5,909
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
68
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
19
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.51
Property Rate / 1,000
1.69
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Troy
Violent Rate / 100k
491
Property Rate / 100k
1,890
Location
Institution does not report this
Troy, NY 12180
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