School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private, for-profit school.

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 6,566 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 900 male students and 388 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 69.9% of the student body, while females made up 30.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (248)%, Hispanic (599)%, Asian (340)%, and Native American (23)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 600. One quarter of students scored at least 690.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 650 or higher. One fourth of students scored 730 or higher.

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

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, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• 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.