Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Terre Haute, IN
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,334

Location Terre Haute, Indiana
Website rose-hulman.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Best Colleges Rank

#137

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, approximately one hour west of Indianapolis, operates as a private engineering-focused institution on a suburban 295-acre campus. Originally established in 1874 as Rose Polytechnic Institute, the college maintains a specialized focus on engineering, mathematics, and science education, with particularly strong programs in mechanical engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering. The campus features modern academic facilities and laboratories, including the Branam Innovation Center for student projects and the William Cook Laboratory for Bioscience Research. All undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living spaces. Rose-Hulman competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Fightin' Engineers, maintaining a selective admission process that emphasizes strong academic preparation in mathematics and sciences.

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Ratings

Rose-Hulman is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1320/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/34
GPA 4.0

Acceptance Rate

76.9%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.9%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$58,649

Costs for Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$58,649
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$3,929
Room and Board		$17,727
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,704
Total One Year Cost		$86,509

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$84,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and Physical Sciences. 84% of students major in Engineering, 6% in Computer and Information Sciences, and 3% in Physical Sciences.