Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Founded 1824
President Martin A. Schmidt (President)
Fees USD 61,988
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a private research university founded in 1824 in Troy, New York. It is the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world and one of the top engineering and science universities in the United States. RPI enrolls approximately 7,900 students and is renowned for its programs in engineering, computer science, architecture, business, and the sciences.
Schools and Colleges
- School of Engineering — Top-ranked engineering programs across all major disciplines
- School of Science — Physics, chemistry, biology, math, and cognitive science
- School of Architecture — Nationally ranked architecture programs
- Lally School of Management — Business and technology management
- School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) — Liberal arts within a STEM environment
- School of IT and Web Sciences — Information technology and data science
How to Apply
- Application: Common App with RPI supplement
- Application Fee: $70
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: SAT/ACT required; middle 50% SAT 1390–1540, ACT 32–35
- Essays: Common App essay + RPI supplement
- Recommendations: Two teacher recommendations + counselor report
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 88+ or IELTS 6.5+
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Early Decision II: January 1
- Regular Decision: January 15
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~43%
- Average GPA: ~3.9 weighted