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Russel Sage Laboratory
Location: Troy, NY
Tuition:$36,950
Room & Board:$10,730
Student Body Size: 5,357
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Campus Strictness by RPIJL

Campus regulations prohibit...

"Campus regulations prohibit the use of alcohol on campus unless you are in your own dorm and are at least 21. This is fairly strictly enforced; however, there is a pub on campus that is always packed for happy..."

Posted on 4/23/2009

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Troy winters are long, cold,...

"Troy winters are long, cold, and snowy. RPI does not cancel classes, so be prepared to walk to class in any weather. Snow can come as early as October and as late as May. Summers are hot and muggy, and spring..."

Posted on 4/2/2009

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It gets cold—bring boots and...

"It gets cold—bring boots and warm clothing. Troy isn't a joy when it comes to weather. Expect a 65-degree, sun-kissed day to be followed by a below-freezing, sleeting and storm-ridden tomorrow."

Posted on 3/12/2009

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"I guess the main thing to know is that RPI is about 75 percent guys, 25 percent girls—everyone calls it ‘the ratio,’ and it can make some guys desperate and some girls really nasty. The students are definitely..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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It’s mostly male, lots of...

"It’s mostly male, lots of Asians, Indians, few blacks— mostly well-off kids."

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"I would rank the food on campus as average—some days, it’s really good while others, you have to stick salads, burgers, or pizza. At the smaller dining hall in the middle of campus, there is a guy called Tofu..."

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