Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is renowned for providing its students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics education in an environment infused with innovation, intellectual rigor, and individualized attention.
Founded in 1874, the Rose-Hulman is consistently recognized nationally as an elite STEM school for distinctions that include faculty excellence, return on investment, value-added, and career services. Career placement is near 100% year after year. The scenic campus in west-central Indiana is home to nearly 2,200 students with a passion for STEM and learning.
We offer bachelor’s degrees in more than twenty majors and master’s degrees in eight. Our faculty are recognized nationally for their excellence as educators of the next generation of STEM professionals.
Rankings and Distinctions
Here are just a few of Rose’s most recent rankings and distinctions.
No.
1 Undergraduate Engineering College for 24 Straight Years (as of 2022)
- U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report Academic Department Rankings:
• No. 1 – Electrical Engineering
• No. 1 – Mechanical Engineering
• No. 2 – Civil Engineering
• No. 3 – Computer Engineering
Princeton Review’s Best 388 Colleges (2023 Edition)
• No. 1 – Best Schools for Internships (Private Schools)
• No. 1 – Best Science Lab Facilities
• No. 3 – Best Career Services
• No. 6 – Best Run Colleges
• No. 9 – Best Career Placement (Private Schools)
Rose-Hulman is consistently recognized for its career placement and return on investment. The 10-year placement rate for all Rose-Hulman graduates within six months of commencement is 98% .
Ranked in the Top 1 % nationally for return on investment by Georgetown University Center on Education, Bipartisan Policy Center College ROI Report, and PayScale.
99% of the 2022 graduates were placed within six months of graduation with an average starting salary of $80,157.
No. 5
Career Prep –Wall Street Journal/ Times Higher Education
99% of full-time faculty have a PhD or doctorate
By their junior year, 90% of Rose students have had at least one internship, co-op, or research experience.
Student Profile
Our students are pretty amazing. Most already have an internship under their belts by their junior year. They are smart, creative, driven, and love finding solutions to tough problems. Here’s a snapshot of our student body:
Median high school GPA of admitted students: 4.07/4.0
Median SAT Math score: 720
Average Rose-Hulman GPA: 3.17
Rose-Hulman Ventures
Led by a team of highly experienced engineers, software developers and designers, and supported by creative and skilled Rose-Hulman student interns, Ventures has a 20-year track record as an essential resource in software and new product development for clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 corporations.
Ventures specializes in the “innovation space,” meaning they excel at ushering new ideas from start to finish while discovering the best solutions along the way for their partners. The Ventures 35,000 square foot facility is equipped with modern labs, machine shops, rapid-prototyping, CAD and 3D-printing resources, and the latest software development tools providing project teams the ability to design, develop, and deliver value. Learn more at rhventures.org
Career Fairs
Hundreds of the world’s best employers attend our three career fairs each year. Our fall fair is the most popular, providing employers with an early opportunity to interact with some of the brightest young minds around. Learn more at rose-hulman.edu/career.
