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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · Private nonprofit
Acceptance rate
63.5%
Average SAT
1456
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$64,081
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$64,081
Undergraduates
5,714
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$102,051
Type
Private nonprofit
State
New York (NY)
International students
7.2%
STEM degrees
83%
🎓 83% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.