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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Scholarship

伦斯勒理工学院

QS —Times —US News #60
Troy, New York, USA$58,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, New York, USA. Rankings: US News #60. Undergraduate tuition about $58,000/year; acceptance rate about 63%. Care4YA score 55.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

55.0/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

75.0

Resources

77.2

Selectivity

71.3

Affordability

19.5

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for its strong programs in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics. The university offers a focused academic experience with particular depth in Aeronautical Engineering, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #1090

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Best Business Schools#98*2026
  • Business Analytics#96*2026
  • Entrepreneurship#68*2026
  • Finance#123*2026
  • Information Systems#26*2026
  • Management#64*2026
  • Marketing#105*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#49*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#50*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#133*2026

Science

  • Chemistry#84*2026
  • Mathematics#79*2026
  • Physics#59*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

7,789

Undergraduate

6,285

Graduate

1,504

Student–faculty ratio (university)

14:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

83.4%

Retention Rate

90.7%

Avg Net Price / Year

$36,228

Median Earnings

$102,051

International Students

7.2%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1375–1510
Acceptance rate (data)
63.5%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 109 programs

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  • Aeronautical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Aerospace EngineeringOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Applied PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ArchitectureDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biochemistry and BiophysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biological NeuroscienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biomedical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Business AnalyticsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Business and ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Civil EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Cognitive ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Communication, Media, and DesignDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computational BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer and Systems EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Design, Innovation, and SocietyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Electrical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Electronic ArtsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Environmental EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Environmental ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Finance, Markets, and Emerging TechnologiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Games and Simulation Arts and SciencesSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • GeologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • HydrogeologyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Industrial and Management EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Information Technology and Web ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Interdisciplinary ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Marketing and Advanced ComputingOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Materials EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Nuclear EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Psychological ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Science and Technology StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Science, Technology and SocietySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Sustainability StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 88 · IELTS 7

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34

Unsorted

  • Aeronautical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Applied MathematicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Applied ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Architectural SciencesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ArchitectureOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • AstronomyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biochemistry and BiophysicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biomedical Data ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biomedical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Business AnalyticsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Chemical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ChemistryOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Civil EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer and Systems EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Critical Game DesignOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • EconomicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Electrical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Environmental EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Industrial and Management EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Information TechnologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)Official site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Materials EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • MathematicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Mechanical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Multidisciplinary ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Nuclear EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Quantitative Finance and Risk AnalyticsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Semiconductor TechnologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Supply Chain ManagementOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Systems Engineering and Technology ManagementOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Transportation EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34

Unsorted

  • Aeronautical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Architectural SciencesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biochemistry and BiophysicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Biomedical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Chemical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ChemistryOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Civil EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Cognitive ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Communication and RhetoricOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Computer and Systems EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Critical Game DesignOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Decision Sciences and Engineering SystemsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Electrical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Electronic ArtsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Environmental EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Health Science EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • ManagementOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Materials EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • MathematicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Mechanical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Multidisciplinary ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Nuclear EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Nuclear Engineering and ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Science and Technology StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34
  • Transportation EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1375–1510
    ACT Mid-50%30–34

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$58,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥411,800/year

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