Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking
Troy, New York, United States
3.5
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Overview
Area of Study
Level
Type of Student
Status When Reviewing
Gender
3.5
out of 5
Overall Score
100%
of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.
0%
say the majority of the classes record their attendance.
75%
say they always feel safe on Campus
Reviews
Area of Study
Level
Type of Student
Status When Reviewing
Gender
Anonymous
Area Of Study :
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences
Level :
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Student
Gender :
Female
Female
Started Here In :
Aug, 2022
Aug, 2022
Campus AttendedTroy
Specific Area of StudyChemistry
Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes
Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes
Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes
Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes
Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No
Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes
Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes
Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes
" This is a 70% male engineering school, I was a minority here, a woman in a natural science and despite that I felt welcome. Grade deflation can be real, courses are tough, but without a doubt I would choose it again. The professors are helpful and many understand the rigor. However, it is also common to see students with below 3.0 gpa graduate with jobs. There's a plethora of hands on experience and many opportunities to independently grow. This is not an easy school to finish but it is worth it. The RPI name is known to many companies and the experience gained here is worth it. "
28 Dec 2025
Anonymous
Area Of Study :
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology
Level :
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Graduated
Graduated
Gender :
Female
Female
Started Here In :
Sep, 2020
Sep, 2020
Campus AttendedTroy, NY
Specific Area of StudyComputer Science
Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes
Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes
Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes
Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No
Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes
Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No
Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes
Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes
Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes
" Lots of smart students and professors although many students struggle with mental health because of the workload of courses. Should lower costs, increase mental health awareness. Good school recognition from employers particularly for Computer Science and Engineering disciplines. "
14 Jul 2025
RPI20
Area Of Study :
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Level :
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Graduated
Graduated
Gender :
Female
Female
Started Here In :
2016
2016
Campus AttendedTroy, NY
Specific Area of StudyPsychological Science
Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No
Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes
Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes
Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No
Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No
Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No
Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes
Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes
" Just like with most college experiences, you get what you put into it. The school itself is expensive (tuition, required on-campus housing and meal plan for the first 2 years, materials required for class)! There are many brilliant professor, but almost all will push you to or beyond your limits. It's difficult and stressful but full of opportunities. "
27 Mar 2021
BirchTheTree
Area Of Study :
Engineering & Technology
Engineering & Technology
Level :
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Type of Student :
Traditional
Traditional
Status When Reviewing :
Student
Student
Gender :
Male
Male
Started Here In :
2019
2019
Campus AttendedTroy
Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes
Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes
Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes
Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes
Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes
Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No
Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No
Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes
Did you always feel safe on campus?No
" The institute gets a decent amount of flack for it's social scene being fairly nerdy/geek oriented, but the actual social scene has a good diversity of people (especially because the true shut ins stay shut in), and really good academic programs. Without scholarship it is fairly difficult to pay tuition however, and along with that there is a very distinct racial white majority. While the academic staff is generally great and helpful, the higher ups of the administration are looked down upon greatly by the general student body for making decisions that are generally not well received, due to being perceived as greedy and irresponsible, especially considering the university's endowment. Overall, I'd say this college isn't for everyone, but for those who enjoy more niche and vibrant communities, it is a good place. Our slogan is, "Why not change the world?" "
3 Aug 2020