by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our RPI cost report:
The average tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for undergraduates was $58,526 a year in 2020-2021. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $57,100 | $1,426 | $58,526 |
RPI tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $58,526 for out-of-state undergrads, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that RPI does not give any in-state discounts.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, RPI tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.80% annually. The tuition increased by 2.81%, and fees by 2.08%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $61,844 this school year.
This means an estimated $125,417 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at RPI, and $257,943 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at RPI.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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