What families actually pay at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

Published cost of attendance
$82,404 / year
Under $30K household income$24,078
$30–48K household income$26,289
$48–75K household income$28,212
$75–110K household income$36,230
$110K+ household income$42,541

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
63%
SAT math (25–75)
705–770
4-yr grad rate
84%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$102,051
Undergrads
5,714

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