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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Housing & Campus Life
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
Quick Stats
Location
Troy
Troy Population
48,804
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Location and Setting
Location and Setting
Troy Population
48,804
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY
Campus Size
297 acres
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
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
61% 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
39%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
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
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
Sports & Recreation
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Red Hawk
School Colors
Cherry and white
Intercollegiate Sports & Scholarships
Sports
Women
Men
Basketball
Cross-Country Running
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Club Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, football, ice hockey, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
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