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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Most applicants get into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — 76.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology sits in Terre Haute proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 8.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $123,753 four years out. Faculty pay averages $141,132 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,309 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1280 and 1470 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1280–1470 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 620 | 670 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 710 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology received 5,384 applications and admitted 3,920 (72.8%), with 568 enrolling.
How Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology compares
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.9% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $58,649 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $101,253 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology student earns $101,253 — 94% above the Indiana median of $52,071 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology lists tuition at $58,649 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $58,649 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology enrolls 2,309 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
78.2% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students finish a bachelor's within six years — 23.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $58,649 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $123,753 |
| Mathematics | $112,187 |
| Computer Engineering | $109,164 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,341 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,448 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,983 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $90,484 |
| Civil Engineering | $88,155 |
Median earnings for these 8 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $101,253 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1280–1470 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
72.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,920 admitted from 5,384 applicants.
How much does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology cost?
At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, published tuition is $58,649 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $101,253 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College — 72.4% admitted
- Saint Mary's College — 76% admitted
- Taylor University — 73.5% admitted
- Oakland City University — 82.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.