School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Troy, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Main Phone: (518) 276-6000
Web Site: www.rpi.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,940 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 786 male students and 263 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 74.9% of the student body, while females made up 25.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (10)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 580. One quarter of students scored at least 680.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Architecture

• General Architecture
• Other Architectural

• Business Administration
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• General Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• Pre Med

• Economics
• Social Sciences
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology
• Cell Biology And Molecular Biology
• Specialized Life Sciences

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Specialized Mathematics

• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics
• Specialized Physical Science

• General Psychology

School Accreditation

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
• Eastern College Athletic Conference (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.