Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rankings
Affordability16
Selectivity86
Retention81
Graduation79
Earnings90
Diversity78
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing6%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences17%
Engineering52%
Engineering Technologies4%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology<1%
Social Sciences<1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
43%
Admission Rate
735
Median SAT Math
680
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)690–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–720
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$36K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $34K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $45K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
92%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 45% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $21K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $35K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $17K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 89% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 92% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 94% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
92%
Retention Rate
2%
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 84% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 85% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 76% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
95%
Employment Rate
$66K
Median Salary
$46K
25 Pctl Salary
$82K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $24K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $46K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $66K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $82K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $97K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $66K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $72K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $82K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
6,590
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
1,267
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 32% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 68% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 15% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
Russell Sage College
1 miles, W
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
1 miles, N
Hudson Valley Community College
2 miles, S
Siena College
4 miles, W