Tuition (in-state)$64,000
Student : faculty13:1
Acceptance60%
Enrollment7,500
Walk score64
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, computer science, architecture, business, physics |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Project- and lab-based engineering curriculum with small upper-level classes. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $64,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,000 |
| Room and board | $19,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 13:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
64/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Troy
- Campus events and NCAA athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 1,125 |
|---|
- MS and PhD programs in engineering and computing
- Professional master's programs in technology management
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$85,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the Troy, NY region
- National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
85%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career center internship placements
- Faculty-mentored undergraduate research
Alumni
| Living alumni | 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Engineering, technology and manufacturing employers nationally |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | Liberty League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Rensselaer Medal$30,000 per year for medal recipients · Deadline: Jan 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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