Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute application deadlines, 2026-27
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers 3 application rounds for students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision (due November 1), Early Decision II (due January 6), Regular Decision (due January 15). Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll.
Every 2026-27 date
Every date from the school's own page. Your applicant portal is the final word.
| Round | Apply by | Decisions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1, 2026 | By December 12, 2026 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 6, 2027 | By January 16, 2027 |
| Regular Decision | January 15, 2027 | By March 6, 2027 |
- CSS Profile due November 15, 2026
- FAFSA by November 15, 2026
- Application fee: $70, waivers accepted
Source: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admissions, read October 24, 2026. Schools occasionally move dates; check your portal before you submit.
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Questions
The earliest 2026-27 deadline is Early Decision on November 1, 2026. Regular Decision applications are due January 15, 2027. Dates were read from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's own admissions page on October 24, 2026; confirm in your applicant portal.
Early Decision: by December 12, 2026. Early Decision II: by January 16, 2027. Regular Decision: by March 6, 2027.
Yes. Early Decision is a binding commitment: if Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admits you, you withdraw your other applications and enroll. Apply ED only to a school you would choose over every other, and only if the financial aid offer is likely to work for your family.
CSS Profile: November 15, 2026. FAFSA: November 15, 2026.
$70, and fee waivers are accepted.
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