COLLEGE PROFILE - OVERVIEW Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is a private, technical institution. It educates the leaders of tomorrow's technologically based companies. Programs are offered through the Schools of Architecture, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, and Science. The education takes place in state-of-the-art classrooms with revitalized undergraduate curricula that have won three prestigious awards in the last two years. Hands-on undergraduate research and team-based projects are the hallmark of an exciting and rigorous curriculum. Campus life beyond the classroom includes 23 NCAA sports and over 130 clubs and governmental activities. Its 260-acre campus is located in Troy, 15 miles from Albany. Web Site www.rpi.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,864 Women 1,829 (31.2%) Men 4,035 (68.8%) Graduate Students 1,249 ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Entrance Difficulty Very difficult Overall Admission Rate 42% of 17,752 applicants were admitted Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered Yes Regular Admission Deadline January 15 Average GPA 3.87 SAT Math 716 average 670-770 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 660 average 610-720 range of middle 50% SAT Writing Not reported ACT Composite 30 average 28-32 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Important Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $68,244 Tuition and Fees $50,797 Room and Board $14,630 Average Percent of Need Met 87% Average Freshman Award $40,809 Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates Not reported Considered Not Considered COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System Semester General Education/Core Curriculum Required Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 404 Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 23% of classes 10-19 students: 27% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Troy Population 49,974 Nearest Metropolitan Area Albany, NY Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students in College Housing 100% of freshmen, 57% of all students Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Red Hawk Sororities 16% of women participate Fraternities 21% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 11.3% Asian 3.4% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 7.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.1% White 2.1% Unknown International Students 10.5% from 41 countries First-Year Students Returning 94.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 62.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 63% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 18.0% OVERVIEW - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation Examinations High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted High School Program College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 4 2 3 SAT or ACT Required December 31 Required for some December 31 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only Foreign Language Social Studies Scores Due in Admissions Office Exam History Academic Electives SAT Essay Component Policy Not reported ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component required Use of SAT/ACT Essay SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 110 8th Street City, State, Zip Troy, NY 12180-3590 Phone (518) 276-6216 Fax (518) 276-4072 E-mail admissions@rpi.edu Early Admission Regular Admission Deadline January 15 Application Fee $70 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission Notification March 12 Accept Offer of Admission May 1 Early Decision Offered Yes Waiting List Used Yes Early Decision Deadline November 1, December 15 Defer Admission Student can defer admission Early Decision Notification December 12, January 16 Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Universal College Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Electronic Application Available Interview Not required Essay or Personal Statement Required for some freshmen Letters of Recommendation 1 recommended for all freshmen Other Portfolio for electronic arts recommended for some freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Important Recommendations X Essay X Considered Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities Not Considered X X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ADMISSION - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate 42% of 17,752 applicants were admitted Women 47% of 5,438 applicants were admitted Men 39% of 12,314 applicants were admitted Students Enrolled 1,379 (19%) of 7,432 admitted students enrolled Women 444 (17%) of 2,579 admitted students enrolled Men 935 (19%) of 4,853 admitted students enrolled Early Decision Admission Rate 65% of 554 applicants were admitted Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 4,087 Students Accepting Wait List Position 2,203 Students Admitted From Wait List 57 SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 716 average 670-770 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 64% Score of 600 - 700 33% Score of 500 - 600 3% Score of 400 - 500 0% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0% SAT Critical Reading 660 average 610-720 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.87 3.75 and Above 66% 3.50 - 3.74 23% 3.25 - 3.49 7% 3.00 - 3.24 3% 2.50 - 2.99 1% 2.00 - 2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 30 average 28-32 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 32% Score of 600 - 700 48% Score of 30 - 36 56% Score of 500 - 600 19% Score of 24 - 29 41% Score of 400 - 500 1% Score of 18 - 23 3% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 12 - 17 0% Score of 200 - 300 0% Score of 6 - 11 0% Not reported Score of 5 or Below 0% SAT Writing Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 72% Top quarter: 94% Top half: 99% Bottom half: 1% National Merit Scholar 2% Valedictorian 4% Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $68,244 Books and Supplies $2,817 Tuition and Fees $50,797 Other Expenses Not reported Room and Board $14,630 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail admissions@rpi.edu Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification On or about March 12 Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 002803 Free CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants 1,065 (77.2%) of freshmen Financial Aid Applicants 3,934 (68.1%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 922 (86.6%) of applicants Found to Have Need 3,526 (61.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 922 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Received Financial Aid 3,526 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Need Fully Met 246 (26.7%) of aid recipients Need Fully Met 724 (20.5%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87% Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79% Average Award $40,809 Average Award $36,894 Need-Based Gift Received by 922 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $35,340 Need-Based Gift Received by 3,526 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $30,943 Need-Based Self-Help Received by 916 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,491 Need-Based Self-Help Received by 3,415 (96.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,195 Merit-Based Gift Received by 190 (20.6%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift Received by 484 (13.7%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift 286 (20.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,511 Merit-Based Gift 1,554 (26.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,156 COLLEGE PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS - PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates Not reported Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans State Loans Other Loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART Grants, Gates Millennium Scholarships Non-Need-Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Not reported Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Not reported Not reported Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Members of Minorities Not reported 2 COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $1,835 PROFILE - MONEY MATTERS - 3 COLLEGE Academic Calendar System Semester Summer Session Offered PROFILE - ACADEMICS General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering Architecture Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Bioinformatics Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Cognitive Science Computer Science Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Design and Visual Communications, General Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Engineering Science Engineering, General Environmental Science Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Geology/Earth Science, General Hydrology and Water Resources Science Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Philosophy Physics, General Physics, Other Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Psychology, General Science, Technology and Society Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sustainability Studies Information Technology Materials Engineering Mathematics, General Visual and Performing Arts, General COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Engineering, Computer and information sciences, Business/marketing Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Engineering Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Cooperative education program, Internships Study Abroad Offered Online Degrees Not reported CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Required Computer Required Foreign Language Not required Math/Science Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Accepted Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 404 Part-Time Faculty 74 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 96% Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 23% of classes 10-19 students: 27% of classes 20-29 students: 16% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-99 students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus Not Reported Internet/E-mail Access Not reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Offered Tutoring Available Services for Learning Disabled Students Not reported Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Architecture I, Master of Architecture II, Master of Engineering Master's Programs of Study Acoustics Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Applied Mathematics Architecture Art/Fine Arts Astronomy Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biophysics Building Science Computer Art and Design Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Physics Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Entrepreneurship Environmental Engineering Financial Engineering Geology History of Science and Technology Lighting Design Management Information Systems Management of Technology Materials Engineering Materials Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics Rhetoric Speech and Interpersonal Communication Supply Chain Management Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Human-Computer Interaction Industrial/Management Engineering Information Science Interdisciplinary Studies Systems Engineering Technical Communication Technology and Public Policy Transportation and Highway Engineering - 4 COLLEGE PROFILE - ACADEMICS GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Acoustics Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Architecture Art/Fine Arts Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biophysics Building Science Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Cognitive Sciences Computer Art and Design Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Physics Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Geology History of Science and Technology Industrial/Management Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies Civil Engineering Lighting Design Management of Technology Materials Engineering Materials Sciences Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Physics Rhetoric Speech and Interpersonal Communication Systems Engineering Technology and Public Policy Transportation and Highway Engineering - 5 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE LOCATION AND SETTING Troy Population 49,974 Nearest Metropolitan Area Albany, NY Environment Small city Campus Size 284 acres Getting Around Campus Map Map Nearest Airport 7 mile(s) from campus in Albany Nearest Bus Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Albany Nearest Train Station 6 mile(s) from campus in Rensselaer Weather Temperature 11 average low in January, 79 average high in September Rain 171 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing Students in College Housing 100% of freshmen, 57% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 43% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available 24-Hour Security Patrols Available Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Other campus foot patrols at night PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Offered Personal Counseling Offered Child Care Not offered COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences NCAA Division III Mascot Red Hawk School Colors Cherry and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport MEN Offered Scholarships Given Baseball Offered Scholarships Given x Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Field Hockey x Football x Golf x Ice Hockey x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x x - 2 COLLEGE PROFILE - CAMPUS LIFE SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports archery, badminton, baseball, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting Men's Club Sports archery, badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (crosscountry), squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook Sororities 16% of women participate Fraternities 21% of men participate ROTC Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus - 3 COLLEGE PROFILE - STUDENTS STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 5,864 Women 1,829 (31.2%) Men 4,035 (68.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,845 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 11.3% Asian 3.4% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 7.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.1% White 2.1% Unknown International Students 10.5% from 41 countries Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 1,249 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 94.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 62.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 79.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 81.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary 63% $63,214 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 18.0% Disciplines Pursued Business 3% Engineering 10% Law 1% Theology 1% Arts and Sciences 4% Medicine 2% Education 1% Other 2% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright © 2016