Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology - The Princeton Review College Rankings & Reviews (original) (raw)

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See what students say:

Academics

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a celebrated STEM school in Indiana, "does a great job of developing well-rounded engineers." One senior explains that "we truly not only build strong foundations of knowledge as students but are great problem solvers and don't shy away from challenges." Students rave about getting to put principles immediately into practice, given that "nearly every class has a lab associated with it, usually built into the class. From the minute students walk through the door they are already doing labs and getting to use equipment." Students also list a ton of beloved academic projects, like a "biology lab where we got to find our own sample and then do tests to find antibodyproducing bacteria and identify it," an in-class competition where they programmed robots to "autonomously navigate a maze," and building the "capstone design projects for seniors."

Students commend the school's flexibility when it comes to switching or doubling STEM majors and applaud the support systems: "They have tutors who are in the basement study rooms of the biggest sophomore dorm every night until about 2 a.m.!" Students also enjoy that "career services" at Rose are "a powerhouse." The overall sense is that "students have a chance to participate in anything that they are interested in" and "the sheer amount of extracurriculars and elective classes in anything from neuroprosthetics to building race cars" backs that up.

Student Body

The sense of "closeness and trustworthiness" at Rose comes from everyone's passion for STEM: "Since we only have STEM majors, you always have something in common." Students are "highly focused, taking challenging courses," and "driven to make a mark in [their] industry." Within those shared areas, Rose students also celebrate their differences. "I would describe my peers as very unique as most people I meet come from different places and backgrounds," explains one junior. The school's collaborative spirit helps students to observe: "that people are conversational and love to bring others into study groups." Many students point out the gender imbalance at Rose, as the student population is roughly 75% male and 25% female. However, many women find community through organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers, the Association of Women in Mathematics, Women of Like Fields Passionate About Computing, sororities, and women's sports. Overall, this "dynamic and bustling community," makes for "a warm and welcoming home, and while some may underestimate our small size, there's always something new and exciting going on."rose-hUlmAn institUte of technology THE PRINCETON REVIEW SAYS

Campus Life

Many students share that "we fill our days with studying and homework," yet "the culture on campus is very active, with residence halls and floors hosting movie nights or activities." Those who participate in Greek life say they "love the atmosphere" it offers: "It's a great support system, both socially and academically." Other favorite extracurriculars at Rose include intramural sports, participating in one of the many clubs on campus-drama, student leadership, and pre-professional organizations are popular-and gaming. One third-year student loves being able to switch between "intellectual conversations" and talking about "a new game mechanic in Call of Duty or a Minecraft update."

Attendees note that they felt "immediately welcomed into the community," which might have something to do with the structure of its collaboratively minded residential halls (and the assistants and advisors there to provide support): "Every night my floor will be doing something together...and I can count on our open door policy to collaborate on some homework or have a new conversation at nearly any time of day."

Admissions

Admissions

Overview

Applicants: 5,384

Acceptance Rate: 73%

Average HS GPA: 4.08

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SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

620 - 710

SAT Math

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

660 - 760

SAT Composite Scores

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

1290 - 1370

ACT Composite Scores

25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)

29 - 34

Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for use in admission

Test Flexible

Deadlines

Early Action — November 1

Regular — February 1

Other Admission Factors

Academic

Rigor of Secondary School Record

Academic GPA

Non-Academic

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

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Academics

Academics

Faculty and Class Information

Most frequent class size

30 - 39

Most frequent lab / sub section size

30 - 39

Graduation Rates

Majors

Degrees

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available

Career Services

Alumni Network

Alumni Services

Classes

Interest Inventory

Internships

Opportunities at School

Coop

Experiential

Internship

Notable Faculty

Prominent Alumni

Ernest Davidson

U. of Washington, National Medal of Science

Abe Silverstein

Aeronautical Engineering, Formation of NASA

Michael Musallem

Former V.P. of GE, Nat'l Medal of Technology

Robert Wilkins

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

Jeff Harrison

President and CEO of Citizens Energy Group

Academic Rating

Careers

Graduation Rates

Career Services

On-Campus Job Interviews Available

Career Services

Alumni Network

Alumni Services

Classes

Interest Inventory

Internships

Opportunities at School

Coop

Experiential

Internship

ROI & Outcomes

Information from PayScale:

Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)

Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)

Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)

Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)

Students Say

Rose-Hulman is one of the top undergraduate engineering schools in the country, and “the job placement rate and starting salary are amazing.” According to the school’s website, the rate of job placement is an astounding 98 percent! Students enter the workforce prepared because the academics are strong and “the opportunities for gaining experience in your field of study are endless.” On campus, students can intern at Rose-Hulman Ventures and apply engineering skills to real-world problems. Career Services features numerous companies at three annual career fairs for jobs, co-ops, and internships. The department also sets up mock interviews, reviews résumés, and even helps students field official job offers for a smooth transition to the workforce. Jobs and networking events are also available on the Handshake platform. Graduates who visited PayScale.com reported a median starting salary of $88,100, and 51 percent felt their job had a meaningful impact on the world.

Tuition & Aid

Dates

Required Forms

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid

Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid

Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program

Average amount of loan debt per graduate

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package

Financial aid provided to international students

Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies

$1,500

Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study

No

Board for Commuters

$7,401

Transportation for Commuters

On-Campus Room and Board

$18,753

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology

Federal

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based

Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds

Need-Based Federal Pell

Need-Based Private Scholarships

Need-Based SEOG

Need-Based State Scholarships

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

Direct PLUS Loans

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)

Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)

Yes

Financial Aid Rating

Student Body

Overall

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

2,235

Foreign Countries Represented

28

Demographics

99% are full time

1% are part time

Campus Life

Campus Life

Overview

Campus Life

Undergrads living on campus

57%

Help finding off-campus housing

Yes

First-Year Students living on campus

99%

Campus Environment

Suburban

Housing Options

Apartment Single

Dorms Coed

Dorms Male

Frat Sorority

Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required

Documentation Required for LD

None prior to admission

Documentation Required for ADHD

None prior to admission

Special Need Services Offered

Calculator allowed in exams

Dictionary allowed in exams

Computer allowed in exams

Spellchecker allowed in exams

Distraction-free environment

Accommodation for students with ADHD

Other assistive technology

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations

90

Number of Honor Societies

7

Number of Social Sororities

3

Number of Religious Organizations

4

Sports

52% participate in intramural sports

21% participate in intercollegiate sports

Men's Sports (Fightin' Engineers)

11 Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Fightin' Engineers)

11 Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball

Student Services

Health

LGBT Support Groups: Student organization: Unity. www.rose-hulman.edu/Users/groups/Unity

Minority Support Groups: Student organizations: National Society of Black Engineers. www.rose-hulman.edu/NSBE/; Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers http://www.rose-hulman.edu/shpe/; Society of Women Engineers http://rhitswe.wixsite.com/rhitswe; Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee

Sustainability-focused degree available

School employs a sustainability officer

Public GHG inventory plan

% food budget spent on local/organic food

Available Transportation Alternatives

Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus

School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling

School Developed Bicycle Plan

Campus Security Report

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network

% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet

Partnerships with Technology Companies

Personal computer included in tuition for each student

Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff

Available for faculty & staff;

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)

Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:

Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health

Details on offerings:

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Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities

First-year students

Students required to participate

Incoming transfer students

Students required to participate

Entering graduate students

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students

Not Reported

The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students

Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited

Accrediting body

Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed

Not Reported

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