Description
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Features
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation’s oldest technological university. Rensselaer offers more than 145 programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students are encouraged to work in interdisciplinary programs that allow them to combine scholarly work from several departments or schools. The university provides rigorous, engaging, interactive learning environments and campus-wide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and creativity.
The Institute is especially well-known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace so that new discoveries and inventions benefit human life, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development.
The Basics
| Setting | sits upon a hill overlooking historic Troy |
| School Type | USA University |
| Tuition | US$60,000 – $61,000 |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.rpi.edu/ |
| State | New York |
| Nearest City | |
| Year Founded | 1844 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 6,400 students |
| International Students | 5% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
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Academic Programs
A Rensselaer education is challenging, interactive, and highly relevant. Students immerse themselves in course work that combines theory with learning by experience in unparalleled facilities, using advanced technology. In this environment, students learn to recognize needs, visualize solutions, and initiate change in every realm of society.
http://www.rpi.edu/academics/index.html
Campus
Fitness and Fun – The Mueller Center is a vibrant, visually active, bold and innovative three story fitness and wellness facility, located in the heart of campus. http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/fitness.html
Sports & Recreation – East Campus Athletic Village: ’87 Gymnasium, Alumni Sports and Recreation Center, Houston Field House, Mueller Center, Harkness Track & Field
http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/sports.html
Health & Wellness – Student Health Center, Counseling Center
http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/health.html
Academic Life – Advising & Learning Center, Academy Hall, Research Libraries etc.
http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/academic.html
Students Life
All of Rensselaer’s clubs and organizations are based in the Rensselaer Union, which is one of the only student-run Unions in the country. http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/clubs.html
Other Information
Source
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-2803
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School website:
http://www.rpi.edu/
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute#Campus