Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$102,051
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
84%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$36,228
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$23,750
federal loans only
FSA
4%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
227numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESFirst Name:Jasmine
Last Name:Yang
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Institutional Research & Assessment
Phone:518-276-3991
Email Address:yangy4@rpi.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://provost.rpi.edu/institutional-research/common-datasets
Main Phone Number (Area Code)518
Main Phone Number:276-6000
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.rpi.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):518
Admissions Phone Number:276-6216
Admissions Email Address:admissions@rpi.edu
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESB4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 247 | 435 | 729 | 1411 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 246 | 435 | 729 | 1410 |
| Completed in less than four years | 147 | 289 | 501 | 937 |
| Completed in less than five years | 46 | 67 | 111 | 224 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| Total completers | 200 | 365 | 629 | 1194 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 81% | 84% | 86% | 85% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 92% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
3 TABLESTotal academic units15
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
Science4
Foreign language3
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 69 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 640 | 720 | 679 |
| SAT math | 690 | 790 | 736 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 34 | 31 |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80038
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69953
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80075
SAT Math: 600-69922
SAT Math: 500-5993
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
ACT Composite: 30-3668
ACT Composite: 24-2928
ACT Composite: 18-234
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.89
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One Year
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 306 | 134 | Not reported | 440 |
| Admitted | 175 | 83 | Not reported | 258 |
| Enrolled | 76 | 32 | Not reported | 108 |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:For high school transcript being required of some: it is required of applicants with fewer than 4 semesters. For test scores being required of some: they are required of applicants with fewer than 4 semesters. Electronic Arts and Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Transfer Architecture applicants are considered for summer admissions and are required to submit a portfolio. The deadline for Architecture application is March 1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Common Data Set 2019-2020
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Study abroadX
Other (specify):X
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/rpi
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 55600 | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1250 | 1250 | Not reported |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation | 1608 | 1608 | Not reported |
| Other expenses | 1608 | 1608 | Not reported |
Financial Aid
4 TABLESAcademic Year2019-2020 estimated
Federal$12,721,834
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$118,407,459
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,881,403
Total Scholarships/Grants$136,162,066
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$21,751,342
Federal Work-Study$1,521,464
Total Self-Help$23,272,806
Parent Loans$7,813,478
Federal$1,413,537
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$39,469,153
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,065,725
Total Scholarships/Grants$42,241,783
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,500,894
Total Self-Help$14,500,894
Parent Loans$2,467,414
Athletic Awards$2,246,700
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Common Data Set 2019-2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio12
based on ____ students6,200
and ____ faculty510
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 0% | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 0% | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | 4% | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0% | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | 1% | Not reported | 9% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 16% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 51% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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