Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1375 and 1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 284 | |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering. | 212 | |
| 3 | Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | 112 | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 107 | |
| 5 | Mathematics. | 83 | |
| 6 | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 80 | |
| 7 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 70 | |
| 8 | Chemical Engineering. | 63 | |
| 9 | Architecture. | 57 | |
| 10 | Industrial Engineering. | 56 | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | |
| 12 | Civil Engineering. | 52 | |
| 13 | Physics. | 50 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 46 | |
| 15 | Design and Applied Arts. | 41 | |
| 16 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 26 | |
| 17 | Biology, General. | 21 | |
| 18 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 17 | |
| 19 | Nuclear Engineering. | 14 | |
| 20 | Materials Engineering. | 12 |
Showing top 20 of 37 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 63% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Admitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute typically score between 1375 and 1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is approximately $36,228 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
4-year graduation rate data for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.