Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St, Troy, NY
4-year
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rankings and awards
8th
Best value Bachelor's Degree in New York
Source: https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/best-schools-by-state/bachelors/New York
Questions and Answers about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Hadley D.
11 months ago
Where can I find information for the architecture pre requisite courses before I can transfer in as a junior?
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Hadley D.
11 months ago
Do transfer students have to live on-campus their first year?
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Mahima K.
1 year ago
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have a public database of previously transferred courses that have been accepted?
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Mahima K.
1 year ago
What requirements are necessary to participate in SURP?
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Mahima K.
1 year ago
What type of assistance does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offer to help students secure internships or first jobs?
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Mahima K.
1 year ago
Does Rensselaer have a symphony orchestra where I can continue my violin career at the university?
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Majors offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biggest majors
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
View full list of majors (146)
Academics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1330-1500
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
29-33
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (43% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
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Common careers for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Senior Software Engineer
115k
Senior Mechanical Engineer
100k
Software Engineer
89k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)
89k
Project Engineer
81k
Electrical Engineer
77k
Mechanical Engineer
70k
Based on 14,609 student responses
72.6k
Avg. Early Career Pay
135.2k
Avg. Mid-Career Pay
49%
in High-Meaning careers
78%
in STEM careers
Net price of attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute financial aid
Grants
per year
Average grant
$29,196
Average pell grant
$4,856
Loans
per year
Average total loans
$13,037
Average federal loans
$5,957
Student reviews of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Recommended by
100%
of students
Known for
Awesome study spaces and libraries
LGBTQ+ friendly
Lots of interesting clubs and activities
Great internship and research opportunities
Welcoming student body
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