What SAT score do you need for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
The 25th–75th percentile band shows where the middle half of admitted students score on the SAT. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SAT band
25th
1,375
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75th
1,510
Median
1,456
Among the highest 10% of SAT averages nationally. Admission rate: 63%.
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SAT data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures). Last updated March 7, 2026. Methodology.