Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 倫斯勒理工學院 (紐約州 NY)

Features

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation’s oldest technological university. Rensselaer offers more than 145 programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students are encouraged to work in interdisciplinary programs that allow them to combine scholarly work from several departments or schools. The university provides rigorous, engaging, interactive learning environments and campus-wide opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and creativity.

 

The Institute is especially well-known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace so that new discoveries and inventions benefit human life, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development.

The Basics
Setting	sits upon a hill overlooking historic Troy
School Type	Private University
Tuition	US$60,000 - $61,000
Housing	Apartment
Current Weather	http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/usny0460
Facebook	http://www.facebook.com/RPI.EDU
Youtube	http://www.youtube.com/user/rpirensselaer
Wikipedia	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute#Campus
School Website	http://www.rpi.edu/

General Information
State	New York (NY)
Location	Troy
Environment	suburban
Campus Size	275 acres
Year Founded	1844
Admission Req.m	HK F.6
Academic Calendar	Fall
Level Offered	Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs
Enrollment	approximately 6,400 students
International	5%
Student-to-Teacher	15:1
ESL	Yes

Academic Programs:

A Rensselaer education is challenging, interactive, and highly relevant. Students immerse themselves in course work that combines theory with learning by experience in unparalleled facilities, using advanced technology. In this environment, students learn to recognize needs, visualize solutions, and initiate change in every realm of society.

http://www.rpi.edu/academics/index.html

 

 

Campus:

Fitness and Fun - The Mueller Center is a vibrant, visually active, bold and innovative three story fitness and wellness facility, located in the heart of campus. http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/fitness.html

Sports & Recreation - East Campus Athletic Village: ’87 Gymnasium, Alumni Sports and Recreation Center, Houston Field House, Mueller Center, Harkness Track & Field

http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/sports.html

 

Health & Wellness - Student Health Center, Counseling Center

http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/health.html

 

Academic Life - Advising & Learning Center, Academy Hall, Research Libraries etc.

http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/academic.html

 

 

Students Life:

All of Rensselaer’s clubs and organizations are based in the Rensselaer Union, which is one of the only student-run Unions in the country.  http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/life/clubs.html

 

Other Information:

Source:

US News:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute-2803

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School website:

http://www.rpi.edu/

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rensselaer_Polytechnic_Institute#Campus