Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average High School GPA: 3.89
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1360–1520
ACT Range (middle 50%): 31–34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 5,665
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $62,500 (2024–25)
Out-of-State Tuition: $62,500 (2024–25)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Troy, New York
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average high 33 °F (1 °C), low 16 °F (−9 °C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average high 82 °F (28 °C), low 63 °F (17 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 49.3 in (1 253 mm)
Nearest Airport: Albany International Airport (ALB) – approximately 16 miles (26 km) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @rensselaer
Twitter: @RPI
Facebook: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
LinkedIn: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
YouTube: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
TikTok: @rpi
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Mona Plummer Aquatic Complex
Head Coach: Herbie Behm
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #6
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #19
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Big XII
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U.S. News College Rankings
#70 in National Universities (tie)
#30 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#124
#73
In Private Colleges
#91
In Research Universities
#54
In The Northeast
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A
Diversity: A
Athletics: B-
Professors: A
Dorms: C
Student Life: C+
Value: A-
Campus: C-
Party Scene: B-
Location: C
Campus Food: C
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #244 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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