Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

About the university

Established in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in Troy, New York, with branch campuses in Hartford and Groton. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, RPI enrolls 7,000-7,999 students and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across various areas of study. The institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and academic records, with an acceptance rate range of 50-59%. International applicants are eligible to apply. RPI provides academic resources like a library, housing, sports facilities, scholarships, study abroad programs, and administrative services to support students.