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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
4.2Excellent
58%
Open Admissions
83%
Graduation
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Troy, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 5,909 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 58%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 83%. Graduates earn a median salary of $102,051 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $33,139 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
58%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
83%
Enrollment
5,909
Total students
Median Earnings
$102,051
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$61,884
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,884
Per year
Average Net Price
$33,139
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
30 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
680
Median
740
75th
770
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
33
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$61,884/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$33,139/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$132,556
10-Year Earnings
$1,020,510
ROI Multiple
7.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Student Outcomes
83%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$102k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,909
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
