Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
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Global #293
United States of America #90
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1824
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 7,501 students
- Faculty
- 1,673
- Endowment
- $740.3M
- Website
- http://www.rpi.edu
About
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1824. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 7,501 students, an endowment of $740.3M, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300). Also known as RPI.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #695 · Ranked | 25.30 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #517 · Ranked | 45.85 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #293 · Ranked | 88.00 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
571
h-index
3,960,088
Citations
61,681
Publications
55,797
i10-index
1.89
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is ranked #293 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #90 position.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1824, making it 202 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United States of America.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a student body of approximately 7,501 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has produced 61,681 research publications with 3,960,088 total citations and an h-index of 571, according to OpenAlex data.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an endowment of approximately $740.3M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.