by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 6,283 undergraduates in 2020, RPI is a private school located in Troy, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, RPI offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at RPI. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit RPI Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", RPI does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit RPI Veteran Services . For more information, check out our RPI for Veterans Guide.
RPI not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 6,283 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,262 (99.7%). Part-time attendance was 21 (0.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,262 | 21 | 6,283 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, RPI receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank RPI #348 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at RPI by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the RPI Diversity Guide.
RPI has a total of 630 student athletes, 422 men and 208 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,185,076 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,151,281 |
| Net | $33,795 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics