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Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
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Life in Troy for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Troy.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,050
Cost of Living Index
92
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
62
Bikeability
48
Public Transit
Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Amtrak
Nearest Airports
Albany International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.2°F
Avg Snowfall
59.5 in
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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
21 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Barton Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Beman and Brinsmade (RAHP B)
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Blitman Residence Commons
Capacity: 140
Room types: suite
Bray Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Burdett Avenue Residence Hall (BARH)
Capacity: 140
Room types: suite
Cary Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
City Station West
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Colvin and Albright (RAHP A)
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Crockett Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Davison Hall
Room types: double, triple, single
Davison/Nugent Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double, triple
E-Complex
Capacity: 140
Room types: double, single
Hall Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Nason Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
North Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Nugent Hall
Room types: double, triple, single
Polytechnic Apartments
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Quadrangle (Quad)
Capacity: 140
Room types: double, triple, single
Sharp Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Stacwyck Apartments
Capacity: 140
Room types: single, double
Warren Hall
Capacity: 140
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@rensselaerpolytechni.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 6, 2026
End: May 16, 2026
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