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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Terre Haute, Indiana 47803-3920

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private institution in Terre Haute with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1389, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $101,253 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,665.

Established
1874
Motto
Latin: Labor et scientia
Mascot
Rosie the Elephant
Type
Private university

Campus Visits

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73%Acceptance
1389SAT Avg
2,224Students
11:1Student:Faculty
82%Grad Rate
$101,253Earnings 10yr
$40,665Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1389

Reading & WritingMid: 665
620710
MathMid: 710
660760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2934

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1389

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$56,674
Room & Board$17,718
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$74,226
Average Net Price$40,665
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,862
$30–48K$32,345
$48–75K$34,656
$75–110K$37,396
$110K+$45,616

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,665

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,751

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,224
Gender Split
24% / 76%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 3%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 8%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.7%
Freshman Retention90.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$85,935
8 Years$93,607
10 Years$101,253

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$69,600
Men
$92,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#27

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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