Can you get into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Troy, New York
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admits about 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1330–1500, ACT composites around 30–34, about a 3.80 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a reach, match, or safety for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1330–1500
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 30–34
- Average GPA
- 3.80
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of about 58%, which makes it moderately selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Admitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have an average GPA of about 3.80. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have SAT scores between 1330–1500 and ACT composites between 30–34.
- What are my chances of getting into Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.