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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) — Troy, NY | GraduateSmart

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Troy, New York · Rensselaer County

$64,081

per year

In-State Tuition

65%

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

91%

Retention Rate

About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

RPI is a top-ranked research university in Troy known for engineering, computer science, architecture, business, and science. One of the oldest technological universities in the US.

GI Bill Certified58 Programs Listed

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Programs Offered

Geologist

Science & Research

Social Media Manager

Arts & Communications

Technical Writer

Arts & Communications

Content Creator

Digital Media & Content

Judge

Law & Criminal Justice

CLEP Credit PolicyNot Accepted

This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.

Science & Research

GeologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Geology

$62K – $130K

Good

PhysicistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Physics

$80K – $239K

Good

BiologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Biology

$47K – $108K

Good

Bioinformatics ScientistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Bioinformatics

$75K – $145K

High

Environmental ScientistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Environmental Science

$50K – $119K

Good

ChemistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Chemistry

$53K – $154K

Good

NeuroscientistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Neuroscience

$72K – $168K

High

Arts & Communications

Social Media ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

$39K – $102K

Good

Technical WriterBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$55K – $130K

Good

Brand StrategistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

$82K – $239K

High

Esports / Gaming ProfessionalBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Game Design

$110K – $200K

Very High

Digital Media & Content

Content CreatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$28K – $180K

High

Video Game DesignerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Game Design

$60K – $175K

Good

Law & Criminal Justice

JudgeProfessional Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Law

$90K – $217K

Good

Lawyer / AttorneyProfessional Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Law

$73K – $239K

High

Immigration LawyerProfessional Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Law

$73K – $239K

High

Healthcare & Medicine

Anesthesiologist AssistantMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Nurse Anesthesia

$110K – $182K

Very High

Physician / DoctorDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Medicine

$150K – $239K

Good

Anesthesiologist AssistantMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Nurse Anesthesia

$110K – $182K

Very High

Sports & Fitness

Sports Broadcaster / CommentatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$38K – $132K

Good

Sports Medicine PhysicianDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Medicine

$150K – $400K

Good

Engineering

Aerospace EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mechanical Engineering

$85K – $206K

Good

Biomedical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Biomedical Engineering

$72K – $165K

High

Nuclear EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Nuclear Engineering

$88K – $187K

Good

Industrial EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Industrial Engineering

$72K – $157K

High

Spacecraft DesignerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Aerospace Engineering

$85K – $206K

Propulsion EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Aerospace Engineering

$85K – $206K

Avionics EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Aerospace Engineering

$85K – $206K

Chemical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Chemical Engineering

$80K – $182K

High

Materials EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Materials Engineering

$72K – $172K

Good

Electrical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Electrical Engineering

4 years

93% job placement

$75K – $175K

120 credits required

High

Mechanical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mechanical Engineering

4 years

92% job placement

$69K – $161K

120 credits required

High

Civil EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Civil Engineering

4 years

91% job placement

$66K – $161K

120 credits required

Good

ArchitectProfessional Degree Verified

Major: Architecture

5 years

90% job placement

$69K – $160K

120 credits required

Moderate

Environmental EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Environmental Engineering

4 years

88% job placement

$66K – $162K

120 credits required

High

Technology & Computer Science

Video Game DeveloperBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Game Design

$80K – $211K

High

Business Intelligence AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Analytics

$46K – $148K

Marketing Analytics SpecialistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Analytics

$42K – $145K

Operations AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Analytics

$60K – $174K

IT Support SpecialistAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Information Technology

$39K – $98K

Very High

Augmented Reality / VR DeveloperBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Software Engineering

$85K – $211K

Very High

Computer Systems AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Computer & Information Sciences

$63K – $166K

IT Project ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Information Technology

4 years

91% job placement

$104K – $239K

High

Business & Finance

Management AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$67K – $174K

120 credits required

High

MathematicianDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$63K – $188K

Operations Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

CryptographerDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

Sustainability ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Sustainability Studies

$72K – $145K

Good

Management ConsultantBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$78K – $174K

High

EconomistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$62K – $213K

Quantitative Analyst (Quant)Master's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$54K – $159K

Market Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$42K – $145K

Business AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$60K – $174K

High

Product ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

4 years

91% job placement

$78K – $138K

High

Education

School PsychologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$63K – $107K

Good

Social Services & Nonprofit

PsychologistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$55K – $157K

Good

Real Estate & Construction

Construction ManagerTradeBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Construction Management

$72K – $177K

High

Humanities & Social Sciences

Philosophy ProfessorDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Philosophy

$48K – $135K

Transfer & General Studies

Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.

Interdisciplinary Studies - Other ProgramsTransfer degree Verified

Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".

Athletics Programs

🏆 NCAA Division III with football

11

Sports

8

Men's teams

8

Women's teams

Team Sports(8)

Football

♂ Men's· 119

Basketball

♂ Men's· 16♀ Women's· 18

Baseball

♂ Men's· 32

Softball

♀ Women's· 24

Soccer

♂ Men's· 34♀ Women's· 32

Lacrosse

♂ Men's· 53♀ Women's· 26

Field Hockey

♀ Women's· 22

Ice Hockey

♂ Men's· 29♀ Women's· 31

Individual Sports(2)

Tennis

♂ Men's· 11♀ Women's· 8

Golf

♂ Men's· 10

Aquatic Sports(1)

Swimming and Diving

♀ Women's· 31

Source: eada_2023•U.S. Dept. of Education EADA disclosures•Verified May 2, 2026

Admissions Profile

Typical Admitted Student

SAT Range1360–1520

ACT Range30–34

Application Requirements

High School Transcript

Letters of Recommendation (2)

Application Fee($75)

Cost Breakdown

In-State Students

Tuition & Fees$64,081

Room & Board$18,120

Total / Year$82,201

4-Year Est.$328,804

Real Cost & Outcomes

From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.

Net Price(family income < $30K)

$24,078

Per year, after grants & scholarships

Median Earnings

$102,051

10 years after entry, working full-time

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,750

Among completers who borrowed

CLEP Credits Not Accepted

This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.

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CLEP Credit Policy

Not Accepted

Verified Jul 2026

Official Policy

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.

Recommended alternatives:

AP Exams— scores of 4 or 5 typically accepted for credit
Dual Enrollment— college courses taken in high school transfer as credit
CLEP scores— may qualify for course placement even without credit

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Quick Facts

Type

Private University

Location

Troy, New York

Rensselaer County

Control

Private

Programs Listed

58 career paths

GI Bill Certified

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