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Russel Sage Laboratory
East Side of CII
Academy Hall
Pittsburgh Building
Troy Building
The Class of 1886 Field is visible in the front, behind it is the Troy Building, and to the left is Russel Sage Lab
Ricketts Building
The Class of 1886 Field is visible in the front, behind it is the Ricketts Building, and to the right is the '87 Gym
Overall Experience
RPI provides many advantages to its students—the most important of those are the prospects post-graduation. This is perhaps the most compelling reason to come to RPI—although the economy has been slow in the past few years, most graduates find their way into the workforce with decent entry-level jobs. The school itself is very challenging and provides an education and a name that few other universities can match (especially in the science and engineering fields). The social life isn’t what you can find at other schools, but there are still fun things to do if you’re willing to look for them; students who get into the social scene tend to remain friends with the people they meet, even after graduation. Before deciding if RPI is where you want to spend your college years, be sure to take into account a few important points. The first is that this is not a party school—work comes first. Partying is fine, but not at the expense of schoolwork. If you can’t manage your time well, you won’t be staying in Troy for long. The second thing to remember is the male-to-female ratio is three to one. The third is the weather. This isn’t a pleasant place for most of the school year. If you’re from the Northeast, you should be fine, but if you haven’t seen snow before, you might be in for a shock. If you can handle these things and are serious about one of the courses of study that RPI offers, then RPI is your ticket to a good education and a promising post-college life.
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| Dates To Know |
Deadline |
Notification |
| Regular Decision |
January 15 |
March 14 |
| Must-Reply-By |
May 1 |
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| Acceptance Rate:
44% |
Application Fee:
$70 |
Common Application Accepted?
Yes |
| Overall Admissions: |
| Applicants: |
11,249 |
| Acceptances: |
4,962 |
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Yield:
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27% |
| Freshman Stats: |
| *RD Acceptance Rate: |
43% |
| Class Size: |
1,356 |
| Retention Rate: |
95% |
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Waitlist Stats:
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| Applicants Placed: |
3,497 |
| Applicants Accepting: |
1,301 |
| Students Enrolled: |
210 |
| Transfer Stats: |
| Applications Received: |
328 |
| Applicants Accepted: |
199 |
| Students Enrolled: |
112 |
* RD = Regular Decision, EA = Early Action
Financial Aid Stats
| Other Stats |
| Financial Aid Forms Deadline: |
February 15 |
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Average Financial Aid Package:
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$30,635 |
| Students Who Applied for Aid: |
73% |
| Applicants Who Received Aid: |
64% |
Standardized Tests
| Scores |
Verbal |
Math |
Writing |
Composite (out of) |
| SAT I * |
600 - 690 |
650 - 730 |
580 - 680 |
1830 - 2100
(2400)
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| * 25th - 75th Percentile |
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| Other Stats |
| Top 10% of HS Class: |
63% |
| SATI / ACT Required? |
Either |
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