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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or RPI, is a private research university located in Troy, New York, United States. It was founded in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer. RPI is known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace. RPI consistently ranks among the top 50 national universities in the nation according to US News & World Report. The institute offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. RPI is organized into the following academic schools:
RPI offers more than 20 varsity teams. It features a competitive Division I ice hockey team, which won NCAA national titles in 1954 and 1985. Their official mascot is the Pukeman.
The campus of RPI is in Troy, NY, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at RPI include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. RPI is known for its programs in science, mathematics, engineering, computer science and engineering, and architecture and planning.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into RPI is challenging; it only admitted 44% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 730.
RPI has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, RPI had 6,566 students enrolled (6,777 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
RPI offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference and Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology, to create knowledge and global prosperity."
More complete details are provided below.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
General Phone: (518) 276-6000
http://www.rpi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 958 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering, industrial engineering, ... |
| Business and Management | 177 | business management, business and related services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 162 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Science | 134 | physics, chemistry, biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, science and society, bioinformatics, geology, natural sciences, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 76 | architecture, architectural services |
| Media | 62 | digital communications, communication studies, media studies |
| Mathematics | 53 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | economics, historic preservation and conservation, economics courses, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, social services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Medicine | 14 | pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Music | 9 | various music studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for RPI in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,144 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 384 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree | 158 | 33 |
In 2007-2008, RPI had a total enrollment of 6,566 students (6,777 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 72% |
| Women | 28% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 36% |
| Massachusetts | 13% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
RPI offers campus housing for 2,908 of its 6,777 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,249 | 4,962 | 44% | 1,356 | 27% |
| Men | 8,078 | 3,427 | 42% | 976 | 28% |
| Women | 3,171 | 1,535 | 48% | 380 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,990 |
| Room and board | $ 10,730 |
| Room charge | $ 6,025 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,705 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 815 |
Financial Aid:
RPI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280300)
RPI has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $71,098 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 144 | $119,961 | 22 | $120,336 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 86 | $86,362 | 24 | $78,792 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $78,623 | 42 | $79,593 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 300 | $100,558 | 88 | $89,560 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 0 | 19 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Transportation and Highway Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets RPI Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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