Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admissions
Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate
63.5%
10,901 of 17,175 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Moderately selective. With a rate like this, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is often a target for students with solid grades and test scores.
Key numbers
- Yield: 12% of admitted students enrolled (1,314 of 10,901).
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Common questions about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
What is the acceptance rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admitted 63.5% of applicants (10,901 of 17,175) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
1,314 of the 10,901 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 12%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
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