Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
63.5%
Acceptance Rate
$64,081
Avg Cost (In-State)
$64,081
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
83.4%
Graduation Rate
5,714
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 15
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I), December 15 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common Application personal essay required (650 word maximum)
Note: Portfolio required for Electronic Arts program; audition required for Music program
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$83,054
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$102,051
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
83%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | $73,833 | $92,952 | 251 |
| Computer Science. | $104,943 | $141,528 | 219 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $78,263 | $98,679 | 130 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $73,213 | $94,750 | 89 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $74,427 | $103,306 | 81 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $94,722 | $125,531 | 70 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $83,412 | $104,596 | 70 |
| Civil Engineering. | $71,790 | $86,794 | 55 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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