Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ranking

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rankings

  • list items US News & World Report - 55 (2022) National Universities
  • list items US News & World Report - 55 (2022) Best Value Schools
  • list items THE (Times Higher Education) - 501-600th World University Rankings (2022)
  • list items THE (Times Higher Education) - 101st US College Rankings 2022
  • list items QS World University Rankings - 461
  • list items QS WUR Ranking By Subject - 151-200
  • list items Graduate Employability Ranking (QS) - 301-500

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rankings By Subject

Business Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Masters in Business Analytics Rankings  (QS Ranking)

41 50 61-70 61-70

Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings  (QS Ranking)

NA 25 31 37

PG Business and Economics  (THE Ranking) 

NA 401-500 501-600 401-500

UG Business (US News Ranking)

79 81 74 86

Engineering Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Engineering and Technology  (QS Ranking)

260 275 321 284

Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings  (QS Ranking)

201-250 201-250 201-250 251-300

PG Engineering and Technology  (THE Ranking) 

251-300 301-400 301-400 NA

Aerospace Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 26 23 2

Biomedical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 41 40 41

Chemical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 31 41 43

Civil Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 38 37 35

 Electrical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 39 43 42

 Mechanical Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 28 29 34

 UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg. (US News Ranking)

31 NA 31 26

UG Mechanical Engineering (US News Ranking)

24 23 27 26

 

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Computer Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

PG Computers  (THE Ranking) 

401-500 401-500 501-600 301-400

 Computer Engineering PG (US News Ranking)

NA 45 47 42

 UG Computer Engineering (US News Ranking)

29 NA NA 25

Science Courses

Course Name 2020 2021 2022 2023

Shanghai Physics Rankings (ARWU Shanghai Ranking)

NA NA NA NA

 Physics and Astronomy Rankings  (QS Ranking)

301-350 301-350 351-400 301-350

Mathematics Rankings  (QS Ranking)

401-450 351-400 351-400 401-450

 

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Achievements & Awards

  • list items RPI received the 2020 "Lifetime Censorship Award" from the civil liberties group FIRE "for its unabashed, years-long record of censoring its critics and utter disinterest in protecting students' rights."
  • list items The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET has granted accreditation to all of the engineering programmes at Rensselaer.
What is RPI famous for?
 
The Institute is particularly well-known for its accomplishments in transferring technology from the lab to the market in a way that improves human life. The oldest technological research university in the country was established in 1824 and is named Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Is RPI liberal or conservative?
 
RPI has a highly stereotypically liberal culture with no evidence of opposition. Aside from a few infrequent "here is a safe space of perspectives" bubbles, the university does little to nothing to encourage students to listen to alternative viewpoints.
Is RPI a hard school?
 
RPI is a demanding institution. As a top high school student, you now have to compete with other top high school students. However, it is feasible to succeed if you put in a lot of effort.
What kind of students go to RPI?
 
Greek L.I.F.E., the school's fraternity and sorority scene, which emphasises Leadership, Innovation, Fortitude, and Evolution, has about a quarter of the student body active. More than 80% participate in varsity, club, or intramural sports. 
 
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