In 2013, 41% of applicants were admitted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). The middle 50% of admitted students had SAT scores between 620-720 for critical reading and 670-768 for math. Total enrollment was 6,714 students, with 70% being male. Popular majors included engineering fields as well as business, computer science, and biology. RPI had a 94% first-year retention rate and 85% 6-year graduation rate.

1. Admissions Data (2013):
• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 41%
• GPA, SAT and ACT graph for RPI
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
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• SAT Critical Reading: 620 / 720
• SAT Math: 670 / 768
• SAT Writing: - / -
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• ACT Composite: 27 / 31
• ACT English: - / -
• ACT Math: - / -
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Enrollment (2013):
• Total Enrollment: 6,714 (5,452 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 70% Male / 30% Female
• 99% Full-time
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Costs (2013 - 14):
• Tuition and Fees: $46,269
• Books: $1,140
• Room and Board: $12,960
• Other Expenses: $1,451
• Total Cost: $61,820
RPI Financial Aid (2012 - 13):
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
• Grants: 95%

2. • Loans: 63%
• Average Amount of Aid
• Grants: $23,427
• Loans: $10,160
Most Popular Majors:
Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration,
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 94%
• Transfer Out Rate: 3%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 85%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
RPI Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.rpi.edu/
"Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers.
We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and
global prosperity."