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Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Welcome to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Established in 1874, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) has firmly placed itself as the best college for undergraduate engineering in the United States over its nearly 150-year history. The college offers students from around the world the chance to complete leading courses across science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from its stunning campus in west-central Indiana.
Undergraduate students attending RHIT will join more than 2,000 other students across more than 18 different programs across STEM disciplines. Faculty at Rose-Hulman are leading experts in their fields and rank nationally for research output and teaching quality. Rose-Hulman also prides itself on being an internationally diverse institution, with students from nearly 30 countries joining students from nearly all 50 states in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Rose-Hulman first in the U.S. for undergraduate engineering programs since 1999. Rose-Hulman also regularly ranks nationally for the excellence of its teaching and the value it offers students.
Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges in America guide ranked Rose-Hulman No. 17 overall in the nation.
Rose-Hulman also earned No. 1 rankings in both learning opportunities and learning facilities subcategories, with students specifically citing interactions with faculty, collaboration with other students, available campus workspaces, and satisfaction with physical classroom/teaching spaces. Rose-Hulman ranked second in the nation in the likelihood of students recommending the college to others, and fourth in career preparation.
For over 10 years, Rose-Hulman graduates have achieved a 99 percent placement rate within six months of graduating, with the average wage of a RHIT alumnus being significantly higher than the national average. Students complete their studies on the 1,300-acre Terre Haute campus where state-of-the-art facilities are nestled among woodlands and lakes.
Rose-Hulman is beginning the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem called Innovation Grove, which will feature the relocation of Rose-Hulman Ventures and the addition of other new amenities to provide students with additional internships and hands-on experiences to gain the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
In 2024, Rose-Hulman announced a NanoEngineering program for undergraduate students. at Rose-Hulman. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation in fundamental engineering principles, coupled with a deep focus on nanoscale science and technology, including essential modelling and simulation techniques. Students will engage in hands-on research projects, collaborate with leading experts in the field, and have access to state-of-the-art laboratories such as the Micro-Nanoscale Device and Systems (MiNDS) lab equipped with cutting-edge nanofabrication and characterization tools.
Rose-Hulman’s Engineering Design program received ABET accreditation in 2023. Earning accreditation is a significant achievement because Rose-Hulman’s Engineering Design program offers a unique degree in undergraduate STEM education not found at most institutions.
Since 2018, the Engineering Design program at Rose-Hulman has been providing students with the skills to understand the depth and breadth of the design process while mastering the technical tools and professional skills to improve the world. Students tackle design challenges for real-world clients through six different design studios, from the first quarter through junior year on campus. The third year features four professional work experiences that could be structured to allow for an international experience, if desired.
Commencing in fall 2024, places on the program are limited and admission is competitive.
US$4,467 Living costs Source: College Board
US$9,804 To live on campus Source: College Board
Rose-Hulman recognises the incredible value of college level education, and the impact it can have on a student’s entire life.
The college offers an impressive level of financial aid and scholarships to help make college education at RHIT as affordable as possible.
Overall, one hundred percent of students at the college receive some form of financial aid, grant or scholarship. In addition to RHIT financial aid, first-year students collectively enjoy USD 1.6 million per year in external scholarships, gifts and endowments.
Some of the gift-based funding options available to undergraduates at Rose-Hulman include:
Over one-fifth of freshman at Rose-Hulman complete paid internships, co-ops, or research activities, earning between USD 4,200 and 6,800 in their first year.
The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a world-leading college in science, engineering and math, which welcomes talented students from all around the world.
Rose-Hulman works to ensure that gifted and ambitious students from a range of backgrounds and nationalities can access life-changing education at Rose-Hulman.
International students can gain admission onto a Rose-Hulman program through two main routes:
This admission pathway is open to students who have or are finishing their secondary school studies, and are ready to pursue an undergraduate degree at university level.
Successful applicants to undergraduate courses at Rose-Hulman will need to submit the following documents and evidence:
For non-native English-speaking students, the following minimum test scores can be submitted to gain admission onto an undergraduate course at Rose-Hulme:
Students who achieve high scores on their SAT or ACT tests can receive an exemption from the requirement to provide English language test scores.
This admission pathway is open to students who are already enrolled at a college or university in their home country, who wish to continue their studies at Rose-Hulman.
Please visit the Role-Hulman website for transfer admission process and requirements.
Rose-Hulman offers undergraduate students across science, technology, engineering, math and more an unprecedented teaching and learning experience. Professors are global leaders in their subjects, and know all of their students by name.
During their studies, students will be able to make use of a level of technology, facilities and research opportunities that are beyond the reach of first years at most colleges.
Collaboration, friendliness and innovation go hand in hand at Rose-Hulman, making it a place where students naturally pursue their full potential and discover the exciting opportunities that their discipline affords.
Rose-Hulman focuses on the pursuit of academic passion, and quality learning to support that, above all else. While many universities are focused only on students completing a degree or getting a job, these are natural by-products for RHIT students – with very high graduation and professional placement rates testifying to the power of this learning-first approach.
At Rose-Hulman, each individual student is placed at the center of their learning experience. It’s not a one size fits all approach, but an undergraduate experience where dedicated staff, personal support and incredible, tailored learning opportunities are available to every student.
Rose-Hulman is a specialist STEM college, with a number of robust academic departments and research communities forming the backbone of the college and its ongoing achievements.
Students can study across departments including:
Undergraduate students studying at Rose-Hulman for the first time can choose from 18 different majors, each capitalizing on the unique facilities and faculty expertise at the college. Majors include:
Rose-Hulman offers its undergraduate students, from freshman (first years) to seniors, access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, studios, project and collaboration spaces throughout their studies.
Facilities at Rose-Hulman have been carefully designed to encourage complete focus on each student’s important learning, training and innovative research activities. The college has developed its 1,300-acre campus around an ethos of ‘learning by doing’, with accessible and powerful laboratories and research spaces reflecting that purpose.
Some of the facilities that STEM students will benefit from include:
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