Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 63.5%, making it a moderately selective university.
Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1456 or an ACT score around 33. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.
20% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.