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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Overview, Rankings, Fees & Courses

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#500 in World

#115 in USA

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  • Private University
  • Institute Icon2 Campuses
  • Estd. 1824

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Year of establishment
1824
Also known as
RPI
University website
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Total foreign students
885
Campus size
265 acres
No. of campus
2
Endowment value
USD 793 million
Scholarships granted
4803
Scholarship amount granted
USD 170 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
539
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Total criminal offences
76
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Q:   Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute prestigious?
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is placed at #60 position in the national universities list by U.S. News & World Report. As per a few of the student reviews, it has been said that RPI is consistently ranked among the top US universities. It offers a rigorous and challenging with a focus on STEM subjects and research. Furthermore, for students, there are various student resources such as 200+ clubs and organizations, sports and recreation facilities, health & counselling services, etc. Also, the first-year student retention rate is 89%.

Q:   Is Rensselaer hard to get into?
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York acceptance rate is 65%, according to a few unofficial sources. Keeping the acceptance rate in mind, it can be said that the institute is somewhat selective during the admission. So, to get into this institute, it is a sure thing that the applicants are required to have a good academic background. Apart from this, the applicants must submit their application as per the required deadline with all the supporting documents. The general Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admission requirements are mentioned below:

  • UG: The applicants should have obtained secondary school qualification
  • PG: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent must be obtained for admission to graduate courses
Q:   How many international students are at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
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Around 1,800 international students and scholars are there at RPI Troy. As per the facts of 2022-23, the total student enrollment at the institute is 7,000+. A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs are offered to international students. Some of the degrees that international students can attain from RPI are MS, MBA, BBA, M.Arch, BTech, etc.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission 2026

  • Application fees :USD 70 - 75
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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RPI
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

64%

Asian

19%

Hispanic

10%

Black

4%

UG Student residence

Out of state

57%

In state

36%

Foreign

5%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

99%

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UG Number of Applicant

16863
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Overall Graduation Rate

84
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UG Enrollment

5901
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PG Enrollment

1066

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Education in USA
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20 hours per week
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12 months
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Washington D.C.
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347.28M (2025)
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2%
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December
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Boston-26
New York07
Chicago-33
Los Angeles920
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Location

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University CityTroy, New York, USA
Size of citySmall
Population of City49,702

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Campuses

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110 Eighth Street Troy, NY USA 12180

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RPI
Contact Information

Address

110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Troy ( New York)

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