Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Rensselaer Polytechnic University is the oldest technological university in the country. Since 1824, Rensselaer has offered an intellectually rigorous undergraduate education that values innovation and forward-thinking scientific research that will benefit and better society. Our five signature research areas – biotechnology, computation and information technology, experimental media and the arts, energy and the environment, and nanotechnology – continue to move forward thanks to our talented faculty members and the diverse, bright student body who call Rensselaer home. Our students can enroll in a variety of interdisciplinary programs which reflect their varied interests. Whether in a laboratory, classroom, or studio, Rensselaer scholars are always committed to translating their technological discoveries to make sense in the marketplace.
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- 4 weeks 2 days ago
3040Rob HillAlthough our School of Engineering is our largest school, the School of Science features rigorous, well-renowned programs in life, technical, and interdisciplinary sciences. Our Biology major is one of our largest Science majors and emphasizes research and collaboration across disciplines to discover new innovations. You can learn more at http://www.rpi.edu/dept/bio/index.html.
- 10 weeks 1 day ago
- 3040Academically, we offer a music minor (http://arts.rpi.edu/pl/music-minor) that encompasses a combination of music theory, class work, and performance. The Rensselaer Music Association oversees all student music clubs at Rensselaer, which includes our a cappella groups, ensembles, and bands. You can learn more at http://rma.union.rpi.edu/home.
- 13 weeks 3 days ago
- 3040Not at all! Although women make up about 30% of the student population, they are overrepresented in leadership roles in student organizations and have demonstrated equal and better performance in the classroom when compared to male students. Furthermore, Rensselaer is well-known for promoting women in science and technology. Among our notable alumni are world-renowned microbiologist Claire Fraser-Liggett and pioneer for women in engineering Lois Graham, and our president, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, was the first African-American woman to receive a PhD from MIT.
- 13 weeks 4 days ago
- 3040Our Environmental Engineering major has roots dating back to the late 1800s and takes advantage of elements of our other engineering programs to provide students with a strong foundation across disciplinary boundaries. You can learn more about the major at http://cee.rpi.edu/.
- 17 weeks 4 days ago
- 3040We do offer some options for foreign languages but no longer offer foreign languages as minors. Many students do choose to study a language at one of many nearby universities. Any credits earned through these courses do transfer as elective credit for your Rensselaer degree.
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- 21 weeks 13 hours ago
- 3040We have an astronomy minor and offer astronomy coursework through our Physics major. You can learn more at http://rpi.edu/dept/phys/.
- 33 weeks 16 hours ago
- 3040We do not require SAT subject tests for any of our majors at Rensselaer, except for our Accelerated Medical (BS/MD) and Accelerated Law (BS/JD) programs.
- 33 weeks 16 hours ago
- 3040We offer very limited financial aid to international students and ask that all international applicants complete our International Student Financial Supplement, found at http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/admission/forms/ISFS2.pdf.
