Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Acceptance Rate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 stands at 58.5%, with 15,950 applicants and 9,330 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is notably high at 58.55%, while Regular Decision (RD) follows closely at 58.5%, with 15,675 applicants and 9,169 admitted. The waitlist acceptance rate for this cycle is 4.26%, with 1,735 students offered a spot and 74 accepted. The transfer acceptance rate is 57.26%, with an applicant pool of 496 and 284 admitted, maintaining a strong average GPA of 3.89. Historical data shows fluctuations in acceptance rates, with notable highs of 64.27% in recent years.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 15,950
Accepted Applicants: 9,330
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 58.5%, with 15,950 applicants and 9,330 students admitted. This marks a decrease from the previous year's rate of 64.27% for 2023, where 16,854 students applied, and 10,832 were accepted. Notably, in the past few years, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly, dropping from 64.27% in 2022 to 53.06% in 2021. Historically, acceptance rates have ranged from a low of 37.5% in 2016 to a high of 64.27% in 2022, indicating a trend of increasing selectivity.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 4.26%, with 74 out of 1,735 wait listed applicants gaining admission. This marks the only recorded acceptance data, as there is no available information for the previous years from 2020 to 2023. The acceptance rate of 4.26% reflects the competitive nature of admission through the wait list at RPI. Given the lack of historical data, it's unclear if this rate shows an upward or downward trend compared to prior years.
1735
Offered a Place
74
Admitted
4.26%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 57.26%, with 496 applicants vying for admission and 284 ultimately accepted. This rate matches that of the previous year, 2023, also at 57.26%, indicating stability in the transfer admissions process. Notably, the average GPA of accepted transfer students is a strong 3.89, highlighting the caliber of the applicant pool. Historical data for the years leading up to 2023 is unavailable, but the 57.26% acceptance rate reflects a competitive yet accessible opportunity for prospective transfers.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 496
Accepted Applicants: 284
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.89
SAT
1370-1490
Math: 690-780
Reading: 670-740
ACT
31-34
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 16.3% |
| White | 42.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.7% |
| Black/African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.8% |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 3.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 18.3% |
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