Mission
Rensselaer educates the leaders of tomorrow for technologically based careers. We celebrate discovery and the responsible application of technology to create knowledge and global prosperity.
2019-20 Enrolled Students
- Resident Undergraduate Students: 6,203
- Resident Graduate Students: 1,366
- Total 2019-20: 7,569
The Undergraduate Class of 2023
- Percentage of students in top 10% of high school class: 63%
- Average SAT: 1415
- First Year Retention Rate: 92% for Class of 2021
Estimated Cost of Attendance 2020-2021
Tuition: $55,600
Fees: $1,412
Room and Board: $15,954
Books, Personal, and Supplies: $2,858
Total: $75,824
In addition, all students are required to have a laptop for their course work. Students may purchase one from Rensselaer at an approximate cost of $1,200.
Tuition: $55,600
Fees & Insurance: $2,690
Estimated Living Expenses: $14,882
Books and Supplies: $2,9994
Total: $76,166
Part-time tuition for Troy-based graduate students: $2,320 per credit hour
Part-time tuition for Hartford-based graduate students: $1,850 per credit hour
Faculty
Our faculty members include National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellows, members of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, and other eminent professional organizations. Rensselaer’s distinguished faculty members work directly with students—doing research, solving problems, teaching, and interacting. Many of our professors have close ties with top global corporations and organizations.
- Full-time equivalent faculty: 510
- Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1