Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Terre Haute, IN

$49,479

Avg tuition

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About Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a small private institution located on an urban campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,972, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The institution offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $49,479.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1260-1460

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

66%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Asian

6%

Black

5%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

24%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $49,479 $49,479
Graduate $49,479 $49,479

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $15,690
On-campus other expenses $1,560
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,690
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,560
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,560

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $68,229 $68,229
Off-campus without family $68,229 $68,229
Off-campus with family $52,539 $52,539

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

66%

State Grant Aid

8%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $1,716
State Grant Aid $6,380
Institution Grant Aid $25,600
Pell Grant Aid $4,391

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$71k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.