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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$83,054

Acceptance Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$61,884

At a Glance

Total Students

5,909

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

50%

Median Debt

$23,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private, non-profit institution with 5,909 students. The school has a 58.5% acceptance rate and an 83.5% graduation rate. The student retention rate is 88.7%. The net price of tuition is $61,884, and 50.1% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report strong earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $75,120. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $83,054, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $102,051. The median debt for students is $23,750.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$75k

1 YEAR

$83k

5 YEARS

$102k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, the median earnings for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates is $75,120. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $83,054. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $102,051. The median debt for students is $23,750.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an 88.7% retention rate. The school's acceptance rate is 58.5%, and the graduation rate is 83.5%. The total student population is 5,909. The in-state tuition is $61,884. Financial aid is provided to 50.1% of students.

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Campus Location

Troy, New York

Troy, NY 12180-3590

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 58.5%.