Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
58.45%
SAT Average
1,415
ACT Range
30-34
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 58.45%. This means approximately 585 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,909 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
58.45%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $61,884 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,884 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $79,934 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $33,139 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.65% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 50.05% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$61,884
Room and board
$17,530
Books and supplies
$1,310
Other expenses
$1,680
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$79,934
Average net price
$33,139
Average aid coverage
59%
$46,795 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pays approximately $33,139 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New York average of $18,893 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute net price
$33,139
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $61,884 and average net price at $33,139. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$61,884
Current net price
$33,139
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
83.16%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$102,051
Undergraduates
5,909
10-Year Median Earnings - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates earn about 2.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Undergraduates
5,909
Completion rate
83.16%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.65%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
50.05%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.65% of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 50.05% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is listed at 110 8th St, Troy, NY 12180-3590. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 58.45% | $61,884 | $33,139 | $102,051 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 58.45%.
How much is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tuition?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $61,884.
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's average net price?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $33,139.
What does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $21,009 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $102,051 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accredited?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The local dataset lists 5,909 undergraduate students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What percentage of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the local dataset is 18.65%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The federal loan rate for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the local dataset is 50.05%.
Where should I verify Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or the latest official federal education data.