About Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Founded in 1874, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,202 full time undergraduate students, and 76 full time graduate students.

The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 181 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate61%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range1200-1430
ACT Range27-32

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,24% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

100% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 90% were in the top quarter, and 60% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
88%
“We know about current events and vote”
6%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
75%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
12%
“It”s not really our thing”
35%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
13%
“They keep regular office hours”
88%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
65%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
18%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
35%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
88%
“We know about current events and vote”
6%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
75%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
12%
“It”s not really our thing”
35%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
13%
“They keep regular office hours”
88%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
65%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
18%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
35%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
24%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    39 Students rated on-campus housing 4.3 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    24 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    37 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    38 Students rated campus facilities 4.7 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    38 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 82 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    38 Students rated school activities 4.4 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    39 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    38 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

14 Students rated Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Chase - 12/17/2023

Rose is an amazing place for kids who want to be the best in their field. It is a small school in a small city but the friendships you make and the things you learn will last a lifetime. There are still plenty of fun things to do on and around campus just not as much as a bigger college.

Lawson - 02/10/2020

It is a school for learning. A open door policy for the teachers and professors to help you out. Students rarely hid in there rooms to study. Just flop wherever and close to where they will find help if they need it. Excellent school for learning. Plus they have sports. I love tennis and musicals.

Zach - 08/27/2019

If you are not willing to work your butt off every single day (including the weekends) this place is not for you. However, the faculty and staff are easily accessible and happy to help when you may be struggling in a class. That being said, carefully consider if you are willing to pay for such an expensive school that is going to leave you with no free time to have fun.

Alonzo - 02/07/2019

Rose-Hulman is a fantastic educational establishment for learning engineering. The academics are vigorous, but the school is heaven-bent on helping you succeed. Beyond education, there are opportunities to get involved in sports, clubs, and Greek life, as well as constant events happening around campus.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Pick a school that you will fit in with and have fun at. College can be really stressful if you're not having a good time.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Extremely helpful in every aspect of life.

    Read all 29 answers

  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The best thing about Rose-Hulman is the community. The campus is so safe and everybody knows everybody. Everything is based on the honor system and you have a lot of freedom.

    Read all 16 answers

  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    There's no way around it, academic life at Rose-Hulman is intense. The coursework is very strenuous and stressful, but we all know that it will be worth it in the end. Even though the coursework is very difficult, you work together with your peers and it's manageable.

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  6. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There is an endless number of things to do at Rose-Hulman: so many clubs and events and facilities to use. Relations between guys and girls are very open and it's easy to meet people. Doors are always open and people are very friendly. There aren't very many girls here, so I would say that girls are more desired and are able to be very choosy. Most of the guys at Rose are protective of Rose girls. I generally stay on campus because everything I need is right here!

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who has time management problems and is lazy should not attend this school.

    Read all 10 answers

  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A fast paced and supportive achedemic engineering schedule, with opportuinities to help and get help all along the way.

    Read all 9 answers

  9. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The common stereotype of Rose Students is that they are hard to interact with socially and are into things like video games, studying, and programming. The stereotype fits a small minority of students, but the majority of students are very involved with campus activities and organizations. Rose students are hard-working and well-rounded people. Almost everyone plays intramural sports. There are a ton of student groups and clubs that you can get involved with and they do a good job of promoting them so that you are informed. I play a varsity sport, have a job, have a show on the campus radio station, actively participate in several clubs, and live in a fraternity house, and still find the time to do my classwork

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the adjusting to the work load. Most students that come to this school did not have the best work load in High School and when they get here have to change there habits and focus more on their studys.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is considered the best engineering school in the nation. Employers recognize this, and many top companies, such as Exxon Mobil, Caterpillar, and Proctor and Gamble actively recruit students from my school to permanently work for them as well as do summer internships and co-ops with them.

    Read all 7 answers

  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I have never been a part of such an amazing community, and I have met people here that I know I will remain in contact with forever. Rose-Hulman is the best.

    Read all 7 answers

  13. What's unique about your campus?

    The teachers are wonderful and all have a passion for teaching. That is what makes it so great! The teachers truly care about their students and all remember our names. Plus, they teach every class, and none of the classes are taught by graduate students!

    Read all 6 answers

  14. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    N/A

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  15. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Nope. You find the whole spectrum of people at Rose-Hulman. There are nerdy, anti-social gamers here but there are also very outgoing people and athletic school. But everyone is smart!

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    The stereotype is that Rose-Hulman is all white male nerds.

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  17. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It's very expensive and it's a lot of hard work.

    Read all 4 answers

  18. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    #1 undergraduate engineering school in the country!

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  19. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This school obviously has rigorous academics and from a social, or partying, stand point, there's not much. Only a driven person that loves math, science, or computers should come here. Just about every student at Rose-Hulman came here because they not only want to be an engineer, but one of the best.

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Student Body

Students

25%

female

75%

male

2,202

Total Undergrad Enrollment

76

Total Grad Students

58%

Out-Of-State

30%

In-State

12%

International

Organizations

105

Student Organizations

8

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

65%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
71%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology receive some sort of financial aid. 10% were awarded federal grants. While 50% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$44,010

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$13,293

Room and Board

58,803

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$33,899
$30 - $48K
$33,887
$48 - $75K
$36,064
$75 - $110K
$37,189
$110K & UP
$39,371

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