Quick Facts

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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.

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2022-2023 Enrolled Students

  • Resident Undergraduate Students: 5,823
  • Resident Graduate Students: 1,164
  • Total 2022-2023: 7,064
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The Undergraduate Class of 2026

  • Percentage of students in top 10% of high school class: 54%
  • SAT (middle 50%) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing*: 660-740
  • SAT (middle 50%) Math*: 700-780
  • First Year Retention Rate: 89% 

*For students who submitted test scores (submission of test scores was optional for the Class of 2026)

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Cost of Attendance 2022-2023

Undergraduate

Tuition: $58,600
Fees: $1,474
Room and Board: $16,980
Books, Personal, and Supplies: $2,380
Total: $79,434

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.

Graduate

Tuition: $58,600
Fees & Insurance: $3,073
Estimated Living Expenses: $15,500
Books and Supplies: $3,070
Total: $80,243

Part-time tuition for Troy-based graduate students: $2,440 per credit hour
Part-time tuition for Hartford-based graduate students: $1,950 per credit hour

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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: 471
Student/Faculty ratio: 12:1