PrivateUrbanRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Troy, New York 12180-3590
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private institution in Troy with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1415, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $102,051 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,139.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Puckman
History & Fun Facts
- •He appointed Amos Eaton as the school's first senior professor and appointed the first board of trustees.
- •The school opened on Monday, 5 January 1825 at the Old Bank Place, a building at the north end of Troy.
- •Tuition was around $40 per semester (equivalent to $800 in 2012).
- •Fourteen months of successful trial led to the incorporation of the school on 21 March 1826 by the state of New York.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1415
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,995
Academics
Programs (134)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
46
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + city premium
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