Summary
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private institution that was founded in 1824. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,322, its setting is city, and the campus size is 284 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 41. Its tuition and fees are $44,475 (2012-13).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded on the principles of bringing science to everyday life, and that ethos is still prevalent today. About a quarter of students are involved in Greek L.I.F.E., as the fraternity and sorority scene is known at the school, which stresses Leadership, Innovation, Fortitude, and Evolution. More students—about three fourths—play sports at the varsity, club, or intramural level. True to the school’s mission, the varsity athletes are known as the Engineers, and compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference. There are also more than 175 student organizations. Freshmen must live on campus, usually in dormitories that only house first-year students. RPI’s campus, in Troy, N.Y., is nestled in an ideal location for nature lovers. The school overlooks the Hudson River, where waterfront activities abound, and is close to Grafton Lakes State Park, Lake George, and the Adirondack Mountains. For an urban experience, Albany is 9 miles away.
In accordance with its specialty, RPI has a highly ranked engineering program. The school also uses its scientific specialties to offer unique accelerated programs such as the B.S./M.D. Physician-Scientist Program, completed in seven years, and the B.S./J.D. in Science, Technology and Society Law, which takes six years to finish. The university hosts technical events like the annual GameFest, a showcase of computer games designed by students. These kinds of technical skills have led Rensselaer graduates to successful careers as entrepreneurs, inventors, scientists, and more. Notable RPI alumni include George W. G. Ferris, creator of the Ferris Wheel, Howard P. Isermann, inventor of sunscreen, and Myles Brand, president of the NCAA.
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General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1824 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $621,916,000 |
Applying
When applying to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, it's important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 31. The application fee at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $70. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 39.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | most selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 39.6% |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | December 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 15:1, and the school has 45.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute include: Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Architecture and Related Services; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 92.5 percent.
Student Life
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,322, with a gender distribution of 70.9 percent male students and 29.1 percent female students. At this school, 63.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 37.0 percent of students live off campus. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 6,914 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
Paying for School
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 64.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $23,722.
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| Tuition and fees | $44,475 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,450 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
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