Troy, NY
44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,215 |
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| Declined | + 10,309 |
| Total Received | 18,524 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 2757 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2866 |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is a private, technical institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of Architecture, Engineering, Humanities Arts & Social Sciences, Management, and Science. Its 260-acre campus is located in Troy, 15 miles from Albany.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 7,442 |
| Established in | 1824 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) |
295-acre campus in Troy (population: 49,702), 15 miles from both Albany and Schenectady and 150 miles from New York City; branch campus in Hartford. Air and bus serve Albany; train serves Rensselaer (10 miles). School operates transportation to area locations and to downtown Albany and Troy. Public transportation serves campus.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 Eighth Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
| Application fee | $70 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
44%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,215 |
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| Declined | + 10,309 |
| Total Received | 18,524 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jonathan David Wexler
Vice President, Enrollment Management
P: 518 276-6216
F: 518 276-4072
admissions@rpi.edu
| Tuition | $51,000 |
| Room & board | $14,960 |
| Additional fees | $1,305 |
| Books & supplies | $2,867 |
| Total | $70,132 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $38,742 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $31,390 |
80%
$38,742
Need-based
| Federal | $12,938,558 |
| State | $1,980,136 |
| Institutional | $106,907,097 |
| Other external | $2,585,887 |
| Total | $124,411,678 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $1,437,618 |
| State | $270,018 |
| Institutional | $35,635,699 |
| Other external | $956,424 |
| Total | $38,299,759 |
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| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 41 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Malaysia South Korea Taiwan Thailand |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special orientation |
Nicholas J. Rosato
Associate Director, Undergrad
518 276-3097
rosatn@rpi.edu
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