Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
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Celebrating the Class of 2020
Rensselaer is re-inventing higher education in science, technology, engineering, and math. We are the oldest technological research university in the U.S. and the next wave of new.
Located in Troy, New York — a growing area within the state’s Tech Valley.
181%
Growth in research since 1999
Both Rensselaer students and faculty alike focus on today’s great global challenges.
“Why not change the world?” is not just a tagline; it is our way of life.
Research
- 30 Research Centers
- $104M in Research Expenditures
- 786 Total Ph.D. Students
As America's first technological research university, Rensselaer has been defining the scientific and technological advances of our world.