Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's 265-acre campus is situated on a hillside, offering views of the city of Troy and the Hudson River. The university maintains a strong focus on science and technology across its departments. RPI distinguishes itself with an on-campus business incubator, and the larger Rensselaer Technology Park for research and development.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. RPI's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 50% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $28,900, roughly 53% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $21,009 | $84,036 |
| $30K – $48K | $24,670 | $98,680 |
| $48K – $75K | $25,624 | $102,496 |
| $75K – $110K | $33,615 | $134,460 |
| $110K+ | $39,583 | $158,332 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $61,884 | $247,536 |
Programs at RPI
17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
79
|
$85,172/yr | Very High | 5.9x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
78
|
$104,943/yr | Very High | 5.0x |
|
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
69
|
$94,722/yr | Very High | 4.5x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
64
|
$83,412/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
64
|
$80,196/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
64
|
$47,925/yr | High | 3.1x |
| Industrial Engineering Compare across schools → |
62
|
$74,787/yr | High | 3.8x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools → |
61
|
$78,263/yr | High | 3.3x |
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Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
|
$73,213/yr | High | 3.0x |
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Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$74,427/yr | High | 3.5x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$73,833/yr | Very High | 2.8x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
59
|
$71,790/yr | High | 2.8x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
59
|
$60,348/yr | Very High | 3.5x |
| Nuclear Engineering Compare across schools → |
57
|
$77,014/yr | High | 3.0x |
| Materials Engineering Compare across schools → |
52
|
$66,927/yr | High | 2.4x |
| Architecture Compare across schools → |
45
|
$54,334/yr | High | 2.0x |
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Design
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30
|
$36,191/yr | High | 0.5x |
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