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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    84%
  • Majors Available
    44
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Retention Rate
    89%

AP Credit Policy

Credit is granted to many entering freshmen through Advanced Placement (AP) Exams at high schools. In general, if you earn a score of 5 on the AP Exam, you'll be granted academic credit at Rensselaer. You'll need to submit test score reports to our Registrar's Office before registering for classes.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    No

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

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