Acceptance Rate History
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NY · Current rate: 63.5%
What is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate in 2024?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate in 2024 is 63.5%, up from 58.5% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 58.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 64.5% | 16,863 | 10,878 |
| 2021 | 53.0% | 17,498 | 9,277 |
| 2020 | 57.3% | 16,661 | 9,540 |
| 2019 | 47.4% | 18,635 | 8,835 |
| 2018 | 43.0% | 20,402 | 8,770 |
| 2017 | 43.2% | 19,505 | 8,420 |
| 2016 | 44.4% | 18,524 | 8,215 |
| 2015 | 41.9% | 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
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1375–1510
Admitted students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scored between 1375 and 1510 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1375–1510.
This is SAT only. Your free full score also weighs your GPA, activities, and awards.
Enter your SAT above to see where you stand. Or get your free full score →
Trend Analysis
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate has increased from 41.2% in 2013 to 63.5% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
Want to see where you stand at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Get your Profile Strength score in 5 minutes — free, based on the same federal data you just saw.
Get my score →Similar Schools — Acceptance Rate History
Data sourced from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Does not represent endorsements or guarantee admission outcomes.