Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (original) (raw)
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Rose-Hulman is a highly rated private college located in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,058 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Rose-Hulman acceptance rate is 73%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering. Graduating 81% of students, Rose-Hulman alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $70,700.
5500 WABASH AVE
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47803
Athletics Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletics Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
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Admissions
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SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Cost
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 33 responses
33%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 33 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Mechanical Engineering
120 Graduates - Computer Science
94 Graduates - Chemical Engineering
43 Graduates - Computer Hardware Engineering
41 Graduates - Electrical Engineering
39 Graduates - Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
20 Graduates - Computer Software Engineering
20 Graduates - Civil Engineering
19 Graduates - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
8 Graduates
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Online Academics
- Mix of Online and on Campus
14% - On Campus
86% - Online
0%
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,058 Undergrads
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
- Nerdy but friendly
52% - Very intelligent students are there from all over.
32% - Some quite odd
6% - ..
3% - Nerdy
3% - Stressed
3%
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Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 46 responses
Poll
74%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 47 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
- Extremely difficult, immensely rewarding.
62% - Nerdy
10% - Quirky
10% - Awesome
7% - Discriminatory
3% - Fast-paced
3% - Strict
3%
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79%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 33 responses
48%
of students highly rate the dining facilities. 33 responses
59%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities. 32 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 14 responses
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 428 reviews
Choosing Rose-Hulman as my college has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Rose offers unique, one-of-a-kind majors, a supportive student affairs team, and a dedicated alumni network that enriches both your time on campus and your opportunities after graduation.
I’ve been fortunate to build strong connections with professors, administrative staff, alumni, and other professionals, all made possible by the close-knit community and small class sizes. While the academic workload can be intense—that’s engineering!—the experience has been incredibly rewarding. Beyond academics, Rose-Hulman provides countless opportunities to grow, with a welcoming student body and a vibrant residence life. Freshman year, in particular, is a highlight, with supportive upperclassmen helping you feel right at home.
Choosing Rose-Hulman was easy, and I haven’t regretted it for a moment!
Review Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman is a challenging STEM school focused on Engineering. It's location in Terre Haute, IN results in some limitations of off-campus activities. The class work is based around a quarter system, so the classes are only 10 weeks long. This makes it vital for you to keep up and ask for help. There is a great deal of help available, and all the professors are focused on their students. Additional dining options on campus would be great, and having a car or knowing someone with a car is important. I enjoy having classes last 10 weeks as it prevents the subject from getting stale and I have more frequent, although shorter, breaks throughout the year.
When I attended a summer program as a prospective student, they "punished" any "violations of rules" through either public humiliation or by having the student clean their vans. For context, I have back problems, anxiety, and bad sensory issues, which made wearing the lanyards incredibly distressing. This was not adequately handled, especially as no accommodations were made when they were reminded that I physically cannot clean the vans. Terrible experience.