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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Annual Tuition
$61,884
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
58.5%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
83.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$102,051
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Troy, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $61,884, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 83.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
58.5%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$247,536
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
3.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$72,051
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$472,974
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$1,193,484
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $23,750.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$61,884
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
88.7%
Success
83.5%
In-State Cost
$61,884
Age 25+ Students
0.7%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
792 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Troy
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,011
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,131
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,374
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Troy metropolitan area.