Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: December 12.
• EA: December 1, 2026. Decision: January 30.
• ED2: January 6, 2027. Decision: January 16.
• RD: January 15, 2027. Decision: March 6.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 17,175 applicants, 10,901 admitted (63.5%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1375–1510, ACT 30–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $85,291 (tuition and fees $64,081; housing and food $18,120; books and supplies $1,350; other expenses $1,740).
• Undergraduate application fee: $70.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: December 12. EA: December 1, 2026. Decision: January 30. ED2: January 6, 2027. Decision: January 16. RD: January 15, 2027. Decision: March 6.

What is the admission rate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

Fall 2024 entering class: 17,175 applicants, 10,901 admitted (63.5%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1375–1510, ACT 30–34.

How much does it cost to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $85,291 (tuition and fees $64,081; housing and food $18,120; books and supplies $1,350; other expenses $1,740). Undergraduate application fee: $70.