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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Overview

Established in 1824, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Troy (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has a branch campus in Hartford and Groton. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 200-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RPI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym RPI
Founded 1824
Motto Knowledge and Thoroughness
Colours Cherry and white
Mascot Puckman
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University Location

Address 110 8Th Street
Troy
12180-3590 New York
United States
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Phone Number +1 (518) 276 6000
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Fax Number +1 (518) 276 8702
Other locations Hartford and Groton

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's admission information.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has more than 1500 international students.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

110 Eighth Street
Troy 12180-3590
(518) 2766216


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Control Type Control Type

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private higher education institution.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit higher education institution.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Library

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 257,853 physical volumes, 12,659 physical media, 206,121 digital/electronic media and 168 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,930 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1927


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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