Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 64.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,440
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,360–1,520
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 5,909
Admissions Overview
RPI is less selective with a 64.51% acceptance rate, meaning roughly two-thirds of applicants gain admission. This gives qualified STEM students solid odds compared to top engineering schools. The middle 50% SAT range spans 1360-1520, with an average of 1440. ACT scores average 32. These numbers reflect RPI's focus on strong quantitative abilities rather than perfect test scores. The school seeks students passionate about solving real-world problems through technology and engineering. With its "Why not change the world?" motto, RPI looks for ambitious minds ready to tackle challenges in fields like robotics, computer science, and materials engineering.