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Acceptance Rate History
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NY · Current rate: 58%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58.45% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 64.51% | 16,863 | 10,878 |
| 2021 | 53.02% | 17,498 | 9,277 |
| 2020 | 57.26% | 16,661 | 9,540 |
| 2019 | 47.41% | 18,635 | 8,835 |
| 2018 | 42.99% | 20,402 | 8,770 |
| 2017 | 43.17% | 19,505 | 8,420 |
| 2016 | 44.35% | 18,524 | 8,215 |
| 2015 | 41.87% | 17,752 | 7,432 |
| 2014 | 37.5% | 18,602 | 6,976 |
| 2013 | 41.2% | 16,150 | 6,654 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate has increased from 41.2% in 2013 to 58.5% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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