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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private university in Troy, NY with a 58% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1330–1500, ACT range of 30–34, median graduate earnings of $102,051. The campus experiences 81.3°F avg summer high and 22.9°F avg winter low, 47.1 inches of rain annually, 16.6 inches of snow. Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $102,051, with typical debt of $23,750 — a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
58.5%
SAT Range
13301500
ACT Range
3034
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$61,884
Median Earnings
$102,051
Enrollment
5,909
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
89%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer Science.$104,943 / yr
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.$94,722 / yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General.$85,172 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$83,412 / yr
Mathematics.$80,196 / yr