Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Private college · Troy, NY · 5,714 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1375–1510
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Average net price
$32,758
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$85,291
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
80%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accepts about 63 of every 100 applicants (63%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1375 and 1510 on the SAT. A score at or above 1510 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1375, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–34.
The latest federal data says Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $85,291 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,758 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $66,032 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$66,032
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$66,032
- Room & board$18,560
- Total cost of attendance$85,291
- Average net price after grants$32,758
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute FAQ
- What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
- 63% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1375–1510. Aim for 1510 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–34.
- Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?
- About $85,291 a year before aid; $32,758 on average after grants.
- What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's FAFSA school code?
- 002803. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute receives your information.
- What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's graduation rate?
- 80% of students finish within six years.
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