You’ve got the credentials, the transcript and the drive to be part of Rensselaer, but we know that cost is a concern to many students and families.

Rensselaer has a wide range of aid options including grants, scholarships, loans and work programs to assist in making a Rensselaer education possible.

The Office of Financial Aid staff is ready to assist you in developing a plan that will suit your individual situation.

Most of our merit based awards simply require you to apply for admission. Federal, state and need-based aid programs require additional applications. See the Financial Aid Resources page for more information.

Because Rensselaer provides varied merit scholarships, if a student is eligible for multiple Rensselaer scholarships, we will the provide scholarship which awards the highest dollar value for which the student is qualified.

A student may not combine multiple awards. The total of Rensselaer provided scholarships or grants may not exceed tuition.

Please call the Office of Financial Aid at (518) 276-6813 or e-mail finaid@rpi.edu with any questions.

Estimated Cost of Attendance

First-Year Undergraduate Students (2012–13)

Tuition: $43,350
Fees: $1,125
Room and Board: $12,450
Books and Supplies: $2,545

Total 2012–13 Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance: $59,470

In addition, all students are required to purchase a laptop for their course work, at an approximate cost of $1,550.

Graduate Full-time Students (2012-13)

Tuition: $43,350
Fees & Insurance: $1,949
Estimated Living Expenses: $11,795
Books and Supplies: $2,545

Total 2012–13 Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance: $59,639

Part-time tuition for Troy-based graduate students: $1,805 per credit hour.