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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

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Location and Setting

Troy Population
49,974
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Campus Size
284 acres

Weather

Temperature
11 average low in January, 79 average high in September
Rain
171 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
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Nearest Bus Station
15 mile(s) from campus in Albany
Nearest Train Station
6 mile(s) from campus in Rensselaer

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
57% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
43%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
campus foot patrols at night

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Red Hawk
School Colors
Cherry and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Baseball     x  
Basketball x   x  
Cross-Country Running x   x  
Field Hockey x      
Football     x  
Golf     x  
Ice Hockey x x x x
Lacrosse x   x  
Soccer x   x  
Softball x      
Swimming And Diving x   x  
Tennis x   x  
Track And Field x   x  
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Baseball    
Basketball x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Field Hockey x  
Football    
Golf    
Ice Hockey x x
Lacrosse x  
Soccer x  
Softball x  
Swimming And Diving x  
Tennis x  
Track And Field x  
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Baseball x  
Basketball x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Field Hockey    
Football x  
Golf x  
Ice Hockey x x
Lacrosse x  
Soccer x  
Softball    
Swimming And Diving x  
Tennis x  
Track And Field x  
Women's Club Sports
archery, badminton, baseball, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting
Men's Club Sports
archery, badminton, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, racquetball, riflery, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), squash, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, red army spirit club, outing club, indian student association, chinese american student association, pep band
Sororities
16% of women participate
Fraternities
21% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus

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