Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
58.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,002
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 16,863 students have applied and 10,878 students have allowed to admit to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Acceptance rate: 64.51%). RPI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.40 % where 2,002 students have finally enrolled out of 10,878 admitted students.
RPI acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Washington University in St Louis and Johns Hopkins University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 16.10%).
RPI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 49.60%).
How to Apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply RPI. RPI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rpi |
| Veterans Tuition | https://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate |
| Athletic | www.rpiathletics.com/sports/2010/9/1/GEN_0901100848.aspx?tab=compliance |
| Disability Service | studenthealth.rpi.edu/disabilityservices |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at RPI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,494). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1,410 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,494 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1,042 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,360 | 1,450 | 1,520 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 292 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
RPI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The school requires 8 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |