Total Raised
21,500+
Engaged Alumni
Through Giving, Chapter and RPI Event Attendance, Volunteerism, Social Media, and More
12%
Increase in Engagement
from FY24
TOP FUNDING AREAS
Teaching and Research
$40,653,160
Student Experience and Athletics
$3,803,183
Area of Greatest Need
$12,249,708
Campus Facilities
$1,335,658
Scholarships and Fellowships
$11,949,089
Campus Facilities
$950,738
RPI Annual Giving
Total Raised
8,492 Donors
What Annual Giving Supports
57%
Rensselaer Annual Fund
(Area of Greatest Need)
Scholarships, Faculty Support, Academic Support, and Other Critical Priorities
19%
Student and Campus Program Initiatives
Student Clubs and Organizations, Affinity Groups, Activities, and Programs that Strengthen the Student Experience
11%
Dean’s Excellence Funds
Supporting Top Priorities in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, Science, HASS, and the Lally School of Management
10%
Let’s Go Red! (Athletics)
Men’s and Women’s Athletic Teams Support, Equipment and Facility Improvements, Team Travel, and More
11%
Fraternities and Sororities
Including Chapter Support, Scholarships, and Recruitment and Leadership Initiatives
“My scholarship has positively impacted my family and enabled me to focus entirely on educational excellence, leadership positions, and international study experiences. It has helped support my dreams.”
— Alondra Ostolaza Leon ’27
“Without my scholarship support, attending RPI would not have been possible, and I truly believe it is the perfect fit for me. I have a deep appreciation for this school and all it offers.”
— Nicholas Zografos ’28
Student Highlights
(2024-2025 Academic Year)
Provided Through 1,047 Scholarships
Top Enrolled Majors for Undergraduate Students
#1
Computer Science
#2
Mechanical Engineering
#3
Biomedical Engineering
#4
Architecture
#5
Electrical Engineering