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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 4 Year
  • TROY, NY
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

#37 in Best Colleges for Engineering in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C minus
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B minus
    RPI is a highly rated private college located in Troy, New York in the Albany Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,262 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the RPI acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. Graduating 87% of students, RPI alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $66,100.
    rpi.edu
    110 8TH ST
    TROY, NY 12180
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Liberty League
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    RPI Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1300-1500
    ACT Range
    29-34
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $40,661 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $33,155 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Computer Science
      262 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      239 Graduates
    • Aerospace Engineering
      114 Graduates
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
      105 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      96 Graduates
    • Computer Systems Technician
      76 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      74 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      69 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      62 Graduates
    • Business
      61 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,262 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    21
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $82,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    87%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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