About
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Troy, NY, known for its engineering focused, stem research university, and private doctoral university. With an acceptance rate of 65%, RPI is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,002 students each year. RPI is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1380–1500, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. RPI offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $43,364 per year; the sticker price of $77,763 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$78k/yr | $24.1k |
| 30k-48k | ~$78k/yr | $26.3k |
| 48k-75k | ~$78k/yr | $28.2k |
| 75k-110k | ~$78k/yr | $36.2k |
| 110k+ | ~$78k/yr | $42.5k |
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