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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$83,054

Acceptance Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$61,884

At a Glance

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Total Students

5,909

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Retention Rate

89%

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Faculty Ratio

14

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Financial Aid

50%

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Median Debt

$23,750

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 5,909. The school has a 58.5% acceptance rate, and 83.5% of students graduate. The retention rate is 88.7%. The cost 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, median earnings rise to $83,054, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $102,051. The median debt for students is $23,750.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$75k

1 YEAR

$83k

5 YEARS

$102k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumni earn a median salary of $75,120. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $83,054. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $102,051. The median debt for students is $23,750. Over half of the student body, 50.1%, receives financial aid.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 58.5% and an 83.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 88.7%. The annual in-state tuition is $61,884. The undergraduate student population is 5,909.

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Campus Location

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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 59%.