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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Acceptance rate
63
%
ACT middle 50%
30
–
34
Applications
17175
Undergraduates
5741

Overview

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), located in Troy, New York, is a renowned private research university recognized for its pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation that extends beyond discovery to real-world impact. As the first university to host an IBM Quantum System One on campus, RPI stands at the forefront of technological advancement and research, with more than 70% of undergraduates participating in research projects. The institute offers a diverse range of programs in architecture, business, engineering, humanities, arts, social sciences, IT, web science, and science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning. RPI is consistently ranked among the top colleges for launching careers and is a top 100 patent-producing university, with a vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni dedicated to reshaping the world through breakthrough ideas and empathetic engineering.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
17175
Students admitted
10901
Acceptance rate
63
%
Undergraduate enrollment
5741
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
670
740
SAT Math
705
770
ACT Composite
30
34
Students submitting SAT
49
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 6, 2027; Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
2757
Admissions website

Characteristics

School type
Private
Setting
City: Small
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Division III
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Somewhat Competitive

Contact information

Address
110 Eighth Street, Troy, NY 12180-3590
Phone
(518) 276-6000
Website

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