Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's domestic acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 58.5%, with 9,330 out of 15,950 applicants admitted. This marks a significant decline from the previous two years, where acceptance rates were 64.27% for both 2023 and 2022. In contrast, the acceptance rate dropped to 53.06% in 2021, following a rate of 57.27% in 2020. These figures reflect a recent trend of increased selectivity, indicating a more competitive admissions landscape for prospective students.