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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY |
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| Overview | ||||
| UCD Score | 73 Strong | |||
| Type | Private Non-Profit 4-year | |||
| Setting | City | |||
| Enrollment | 5,714 students | |||
| Student-to-Faculty | 14:1 | |||
| Costs | ||||
| In-State Tuition | $64,081 Lowest | |||
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,081 Lowest | |||
| Room & Board | $18,120 Lowest | |||
| Avg Net Price / yr | $36,228 Lowest cost | |||
| Pell Grant Rate | 19.9% of students | |||
| Median Loan Debt | $23,750 Lowest debt | |||
| Admissions | ||||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% Moderate | |||
| SAT Range | 1,375–1,510 composite | |||
| ACT Range | 30–34 composite | |||
| Outcomes | ||||
| Graduation Rate (6yr) | 82.5% Highest | |||
| Median Earnings (10yr) | $102,051 Highest | |||
| Diversity | ||||
| White | 44.8% | |||
| Black | 5.0% | |||
| Hispanic | 10.9% | |||
| Asian | 21.6% | |||
| International | 7.2% | |||
| Campus | ||||
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | |||
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