Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St, Troy, NY
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?
Hadley D.
11 months ago
Do transfer students have to live on-campus their first year?
Mahima K.
1 year ago
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have a public database of previously transferred courses that have been accepted?
Mahima K.
1 year ago
What requirements are necessary to participate in SURP?
Mahima K.
1 year ago
What type of assistance does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offer to help students secure internships or first jobs?
Mahima K.
1 year ago
Does Rensselaer have a symphony orchestra where I can continue my violin career at the university?
Majors offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biggest majors
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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 Engineer115k
Senior Mechanical Engineer100k
Software Engineer89k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)89k
Project Engineer81k
Electrical Engineer77k
Mechanical Engineer70k
72.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
135.2kAvg. 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