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RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (RPI)

  • 110 8th St
  • Troy, NY 12180
  • OPEID College Code: 00280300
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  • General Phone: (518) 276-6000
  • President: Shirley Ann Jackson
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,901
  • College Alias: RPI
  • College Mascot: Red Hawks
    Note: All Sports Except Hockey, Football, Cross-Country, Tennis, and Track and Field
  • College Mascot: Engineers
    Note: Hockey, Football, Cross-Country, Tennis, and Track and Field Only
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity.
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8,5763,77512,351
Number Granted Admission (%)3,545 (41%)1,673 (44%)5,218 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)977 (28%)360 (22%)1,337 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,03076%
ACT ® Exam31824%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading610700
SAT ® Math660750
SAT ® Writing580680
 
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving63%18%22%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,537$7,684$2,402$18,496
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.6%1.6%0.5%
Number in Default7178
Number in Repayment1,1041,0351,389
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$39,165$37,990$35,878
In-State Tuition and Fees$39,165$37,990$35,878
Out of State Tuition and Fees$39,165$37,990$35,878
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,145$10,730$10,420
Other Expenses$850$815$802
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,160$50,535$48,100
In-State$52,160$50,535$48,100
Out of State$52,160$50,535$48,100
Off Campus
In-District$40,165$38,990$36,878
In-State$40,165$38,990$36,878
Out of State$40,165$38,990$36,878
Off Campus with Family
In-District$40,165$38,990$36,878
In-State$40,165$38,990$36,878
Out of State$40,165$38,990$36,878
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture5727-
Architecture, Other43-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology20-1
Bioinformatics5--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other---
Biology3715
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration107606
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other---
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication625
Communication and Media Studies, Other311-
Digital Communication and Media41--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer731811
Information Technology2027-
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering5443
Biomedical and Medical Engineering62122
Chemical Engineering39416
Civil Engineering48114
Electrical Engineering1264320
Engineering--6
Engineering Mechanics---
Engineering Physics2-1
Engineering Science111
Engineering, Other---
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering1011
Industrial Engineering2915-
Manufacturing Engineering---
Materials Engineering18111
Mechanical Engineering152198
Nuclear Engineering3032
Operations Research-6-
Transportation and Highway Engineering-21
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Pre-Dentistry Studies---
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies11--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science-11
Historic Preservation and Conservation---
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1231
Natural Sciences---
Science, Technology and Society7-8
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-8-
Mathematics32110
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science5--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy2--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry11510
Geology and Earth Science3--
Hydrology and Water Resources Science---
Physical Sciences, Other---
Physics3086
 
Psychology
Psychology6--
 
Social Sciences
Economics111-
Economics, Other-31
Social Sciences---
Social Sciences, Other---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music, Other43-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,901
    • Undergraduate: 5,629 Graduate: 1,272
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,943 Female: 1,958
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,039 Female: 1,590
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 904 Female: 368
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,660 Part-Time: 241
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,601 Part-Time: 28
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,059 Part-Time: 213
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien76311%
American Indian440.6%
Black2193%
Asian70010%
Hispanic3856%
White4,64067%
Unknown1502%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181262%
Ages 18-192,51236%
Ages 20-212,36634%
Ages 22-2492913%
Ages 25-296359%
Ages 30-341843%
Ages 35-39701%
Ages 40-49600.9%
Ages 50-65190.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,8671,711156
Faculty Status50343370
Tenured Faculty269269-
Graduate Assistants947-947
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service63856177
Primarily Instruction1154768
Primarily Research1851769
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2572516
Other Professionals37833840
Technical and/or Paraprofessional59456133
Clerical And Secretarial29228012
Skilled Crafts64631
Service and/or Maintenance18817513
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$100,216 (376)$102,731 (297)$90,761 (79)
Professor$122,124 (170)$122,933 (149)$116,382 (21)
Associate Professor$85,732 (102)$87,691 (77)$79,699 (25)
Assistant Professor$79,359 (102)$77,696 (69)$82,837 (33)
Lecturer$40,380 (2)$40,380 (2)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,094 (7)$71,871 (3)$53,012 (4)
Professor$120,000 (1)$120,000 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$99,298 (383)$102,292 (300)$88,477 (83)
Professor$121,984 (171)$122,768 (150)$116,382 (21)
Associate Professor$85,732 (102)$87,691 (77)$79,699 (25)
Assistant Professor$79,359 (102)$77,696 (69)$82,837 (33)
Lecturer$40,380 (2)$40,380 (2)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,945,260$972,630$972,630
Ratio (%)100%50%50%
 
Participants
All Athletes659436223
Unduplicated Athletes577381196
Baseball3030-
Basketball332013
All Track Combined19312667
Field Hockey24-24
Football120120-
Golf1010-
Ice Hockey512823
Lacrosse553421
Soccer603228
Softball15-15
Swimming and Diving502723
Tennis1899
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$57,906$47,345
Assistant Coaches-$37,434$31,229
 
Coaches
All Coaches704129
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Ice Hockey844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Lacrosse642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students82%
 
By Gender
Male81%
Female87%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien83%
American Indian50%
Black72%
Asian82%
Hispanic78%
White84%
Unknown66%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less64%
5 Years81%
6 Years82%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary3-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery12
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary53
Vehicle Theft-1
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