Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Applying

Summary

When applying to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, it's important to note the application deadline is January 15, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 31. The application fee at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is $70. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 39.6 percent.

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Applications

Application deadline	January 15
Early decision deadline	November 1
Application fee	$70
Common Application accepted	Yes

Requirements

Required standardized tests	Either SAT or ACT
Admission interview	Neither required/recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	December 31

Entering Class Stats

Selectivity	most selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	39.6%
Early decision acceptance rate	32%

Transfer Students

Accepting applications	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum credits to apply	12
Minimum required college GPA	3.0

International Students

Application deadline
Fall January 15 Spring November 1
Early decision or early action options available	Early decision only
Separate application form required	No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT	No
Conditional admission offered	Yes
International student contact	Jane Havis, Assistant Dean, International Services, (518) 276-6561, havisj@rpi.edu

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Separate application required for admission to program

No

* Applying details based on 2011 data