Overview
Founded in 1874 as Rose Polytechnic Institute through a gift from Chauncey Rose, the school was renamed Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1971 after benefactor Anton Hulman Jr. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, it has built a national reputation as one of the top undergraduate engineering schools in the United States, consistently ranked number one among non-doctoral-granting engineering institutions by U.S. News & World Report for decades. The institute emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, and close faculty mentorship rather than large-scale graduate research.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Founded | 1874 |
| Total students | 2,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
| Graduation rate | 82% |
| Average starting salary | $75,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $56,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $56,000 |
| Room & board | $15,500 |
| Average financial aid | $30,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 95% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1310-1470 |
| ACT range | 29-33 |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
Top Programs
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.