Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Stevens Institute of Technology's yield is 9 pts higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's
Yield rate - 2
Stevens Institute of Technology admits 51% vs. 63% at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Acceptance rate - 3
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's SAT midpoint is 18 points higher than Stevens Institute of Technology's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Stevens Institute of TechnologyVery selective
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Stevens Institute of TechnologyTest-optional
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTest-optional
How they read a record
Stevens Institute of Technology
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 73% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Stevens Institute of Technology | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Very important | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Stevens Institute of Technology (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Stevens Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why