Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$60,360

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$35,940

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.4%

16,283 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,024

98.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

83.2%

1,383 Graduates

About

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a higher education institution located in Rensselaer County, NY. N/A

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,940.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$60,360

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was $60,360. N/A

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Average Net Price

$35,940

2023 Value

8.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,940. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grew by 8.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute received 16,283 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.44% annual growth. Out of those 16,283 applicants, 9,517 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7,024 students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2023. N/A

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,517

Accepted Out of 16,283

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was 58.4% (9,517 admissions from 16,283 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 3.44%, while admissions declined by 12.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute had a total enrollment of 7,024 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 6,922 students and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.6% White, 19.1% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Two or More Races, 4.78% Black or African American, 0.0427% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.9%), followed by White Female (13.8%) and Asian Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.5%), followed by White Female (12.7%) and Asian Male (4.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,024 students. The full-time enrollment at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 6,922 and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 98.5% of students enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,922 enrolled students
Asian
1,343 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
742 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 41.6% White, 19.1% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.03% Two or More Races, 4.78% Black or African American, 0.0427% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 311 students (4.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In N/A, N/A N/A women than men received degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is white (810 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (298 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (800 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees), and Math & Statistics (113 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are Software developers (1,190,359 people), Other managers (502,992 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (428,533 people), Civil engineers (327,382 people), and Mechanical engineers (230,047 people).

The most specialized majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2023 are Engineering (800 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees), Math & Statistics (113 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (358 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are Engineering (800 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees), Math & Statistics (113 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (358 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are Computer Systems Design (1,193,109 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (671,667 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (463,992 people), Construction (406,321 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (305,539 people).

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
810 degrees awarded
Asian
298 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is white (810 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (298 degrees).

2.72% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
551 degrees awarded
White Female
259 degrees awarded
Asian Male
169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is white male (551 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (259 degrees).