Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private four-year university in Troy, New York that competes in NCAA D3. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Softball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Track and field | 190 | 130 |
| Lacrosse | 57 | 26 |
| Soccer | 36 | 30 |
| Swimming | 23 | 28 |
| Baseball | 40 | — |
| Basketball | 20 | 18 |
| Tennis | 15 | 11 |
| Field hockey | — | 25 |
| Softball | — | 21 |
| Golf | 13 | — |
Athletic scholarships
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships. Athletes receive academic or need-based aid.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (www.rpi.edu).
Guides
- Softball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute give athletic scholarships?
No. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute competes in NCAA Division III, which does not give athletic scholarships; aid is academic or need-based.
What division does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute compete in?
It competes in NCAA D3.
How much does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 82,404 before scholarships. Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have on Smartrecruit?
Softball.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.