RPI Description:
RPI, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is a technology-focused university located in Troy, New York, a city of about 50,000 near the state capital of Albany. RPI has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and more of an undergraduate focus than many of the top engineering schools. RPI does well on the financial aid front with nearly all students receiving some form of institutional grant. RPI can also boast of an 82% six-year graduation rate. RPI is highly selective and consistently ranks highly among engineering schools. In athletics, RPI has a competitive Division I hockey team.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 44%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for RPI
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 610 / 700
- SAT Math: 660 / 760
- SAT Writing: 590 / 690
- ACT Composite: 26 / 31
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 6,538 (5,321 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 71% Male / 29% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $44,475
- Books: $1,120
- Room and Board: $12,450
- Other Expenses: $1,425
- Total Cost: $59,470
RPI Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%
- RPI Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 96%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $20,778
- Loans: $9,298
Most Popular Majors:
Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93%
- Transfer Out Rate: 2%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 84%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
RPI Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.rpi.edu/
"Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity."
