Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus image
Private university

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York, United States
QS ranking
383
Acceptance rate
56%
Tuition fee
USD55,378/ year

Study background

University introduction

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, New York, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. This is a small university, with approximately 7,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
83%
17%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Canada

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

69%
31%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

Budget

-

2020 Endowment

USD 1.1 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.rpi.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,425

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Mechanical Engineering

  3. 3.

    Chemical Engineering

  4. 4.

    Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

  5. 5.

    Electrical Engineering

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

275acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

18

Health support

In this university

934 : 1
934 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

393 : 1
393 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

3

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,127
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
64 - 71%
Temperature
-9°
7°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 68%
Temperature
3°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 75%
Temperature
11°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
-5°
16°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Albany International Airport

Distance between airport and university

15 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 hours
Cost
USD 8 - 25
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 55 - 80

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

571 : 1
571 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

862 : 1
862 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

80

Average numbers of services

7