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Overview: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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General Information
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City and State: Troy, NY
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Public or Private: Private
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,288
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School Colors: Red and White
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 75%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 14
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Average Class Size: Approximately 25
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School URL: www.rpi.edu
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School Calendar URL: http://www.rpi.edu/news/events/index.html
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University President: Shirley Ann Jackson
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $50,535
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Main Phone: (518) 276 - 6000
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Suburban
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Notable Alumni: Bobby Farrelly (filmmaker), George Ferris (inventor of Ferris wheel)
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Date Founded: 1824
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Notable Faculty:
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School Address:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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African-American Percentage: 4%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 9%
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American Indian Percentage: 1%
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Caucasian Percentage: 76%
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Hispanic Percentage: 6%
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Unreported Percentage: 4%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (32, 13)
Feb (35, 15)
Mar (45, 25)
Apr (58, 37)
May (71, 48)
Jun (79, 57)
Jul (84, 63)
Aug (82, 60)
Sep (74, 51)
Oct (62, 40)
Nov (49, 32)
Dec (37, 21)
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General Weather Description:
Troy has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers. Snowfall is significant, totaling about 68 inches annually. Winters are often very cold, while summers can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity. Severe thunderstorms are common.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 68 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $813 Million
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $27,810
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $50,535
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Albany, NY
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 8 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 14 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Albany International Airport (ALB) 10 Miles and 16 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Albany International Airport (ALB) 10 Miles and 16 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Suburban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male -25% and Female - 18%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? No
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Graduation Rate: 75%
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Student Newspaper URL: www.poly.rpi.edu
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 70% to Female 30%
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International Student Percentage: 2%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (518) 276 – 6656
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Business, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1 (Ice Hockey); Division 3 (others)
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School Colors: Red and White
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Mascot: Engineers (hockey); Red Hawks (others)
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: ECAC (hockey)
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Director of Athletics: Jim Knowlton
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Athletic Department
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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Athletics Department Email Address:
Secretary to Athletic Director (Jim Knowlton)
knowlj3@rpi.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: Athletic Director: (518) 276 – 6685
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School Rivalry: Clarkson University
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,288
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 10,162
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 5,021
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Acceptance Rate: 26%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600 - 690; Math: 650 - 730; Writing: 580 - 670
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Early Decision I Available? Yes
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Early Decision I Deadline: November 1st
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Early Decision II Available? Yes
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Early Decision II Deadline: Dec 15th
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: January 15th
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 57%
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 49%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Rensselaer Admissions
Undergraduate Programs
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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Admissions Office Email Address: admissions@rpi.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Karen Long
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
Kevin Broad (AL, AR, CO, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI)
Ricky Brown (NY)
Ulysses deArmus (MD, NY, VA, DC)
Jonathan Gagliardi (DE, ME, NH, PA)
Karen Long (MA)
Raymond Lutzky (NJ)
Annie McDonough (CT, RI, VT, India)
Michael Moore (NY [New York City], TX, PR)
James Nondorf (U.S. Citizens abroad)
Nicholas Rosato (international)
Mary Roy (NY, FL, GA, MN, NE, ND, SD)
Karen Schrum (IL, IN, IA, MO, WI)
Jasmine Viera (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, NV, NM, UT, WA, WY)
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Campus Tour URL: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/visitrpi/visit_info.html
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Admissions Office Phone: (518) 276-6216
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I, SAT II (Math)
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Admissions Office URL: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/index.html
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Common Application Used? Yes
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL: http://www.rpi.edu/about/campustour/
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Overview: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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General Information
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City and State: Troy, NY
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Public or Private: Private
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,288
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School Colors: Red and White
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 75%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 14
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Average Class Size: Approximately 25
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School URL: www.rpi.edu
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School Calendar URL: http://www.rpi.edu/news/events/index.html
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University President: Shirley Ann Jackson
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $50,535
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Main Phone: (518) 276 - 6000
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Suburban
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Notable Alumni: Bobby Farrelly (filmmaker), George Ferris (inventor of Ferris wheel)
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Date Founded: 1824
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Notable Faculty:
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School Address:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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African-American Percentage: 4%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 9%
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American Indian Percentage: 1%
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Caucasian Percentage: 76%
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Hispanic Percentage: 6%
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Unreported Percentage: 4%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (32, 13)
Feb (35, 15)
Mar (45, 25)
Apr (58, 37)
May (71, 48)
Jun (79, 57)
Jul (84, 63)
Aug (82, 60)
Sep (74, 51)
Oct (62, 40)
Nov (49, 32)
Dec (37, 21)
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General Weather Description:
Troy has cold, snowy winters, and hot, wet summers. Snowfall is significant, totaling about 68 inches annually. Winters are often very cold, while summers can contain stretches of excessive heat and humidity. Severe thunderstorms are common.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 68 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $813 Million
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $27,810
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $50,535
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Albany, NY
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 8 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 14 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Albany International Airport (ALB) 10 Miles and 16 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Albany International Airport (ALB) 10 Miles and 16 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Suburban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male -25% and Female - 18%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? No
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Graduation Rate: 75%
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Student Newspaper URL: www.poly.rpi.edu
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 70% to Female 30%
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International Student Percentage: 2%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: http://www.ope.ed.gov/security/
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (518) 276 – 6656
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Business, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1 (Ice Hockey); Division 3 (others)
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School Colors: Red and White
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Mascot: Engineers (hockey); Red Hawks (others)
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: ECAC (hockey)
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Director of Athletics: Jim Knowlton
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Athletic Department
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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Athletics Department Email Address:
Secretary to Athletic Director (Jim Knowlton)
knowlj3@rpi.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: Athletic Director: (518) 276 – 6685
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School Rivalry: Clarkson University
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,288
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 10,162
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 5,021
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Acceptance Rate: 26%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600 - 690; Math: 650 - 730; Writing: 580 - 670
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Early Decision I Available? Yes
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Early Decision I Deadline: November 1st
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Early Decision II Available? Yes
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Early Decision II Deadline: Dec 15th
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: January 15th
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 57%
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 49%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Rensselaer Admissions
Undergraduate Programs
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th St.
Troy, NY 12180
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Admissions Office Email Address: admissions@rpi.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Karen Long
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
Kevin Broad (AL, AR, CO, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, WV, WI)
Ricky Brown (NY)
Ulysses deArmus (MD, NY, VA, DC)
Jonathan Gagliardi (DE, ME, NH, PA)
Karen Long (MA)
Raymond Lutzky (NJ)
Annie McDonough (CT, RI, VT, India)
Michael Moore (NY [New York City], TX, PR)
James Nondorf (U.S. Citizens abroad)
Nicholas Rosato (international)
Mary Roy (NY, FL, GA, MN, NE, ND, SD)
Karen Schrum (IL, IN, IA, MO, WI)
Jasmine Viera (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, OR, NV, NM, UT, WA, WY)
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Campus Tour URL: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/visitrpi/visit_info.html
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Admissions Office Phone: (518) 276-6216
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I, SAT II (Math)
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Admissions Office URL: http://www.rpi.edu/dept/admissions/index.html
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Common Application Used? Yes
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL: http://www.rpi.edu/about/campustour/
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