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#3 Best colleges in IndianaRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid About $43,000 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,000 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges in America#204 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#175 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#162 of 1,358
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#225 of 1,829
- Best mid-size colleges in America#89 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#165 of 1,215
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- Best colleges for chemistry in America#163 of 1,162
- Best colleges for computer science in America#112 of 750
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#70 of 430
- Best colleges for engineering in America#125 of 749
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#116 of 598
- Best colleges for economics in America#158 of 788
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#158 of 693
In Indiana
- Best test-optional colleges in Indiana#2 of 40
- Best colleges in Indiana#3 of 45
- Best colleges for computer science in Indiana#2 of 28
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Indiana#3 of 40
- Best colleges for mathematics in Indiana#3 of 36
- Best colleges for chemistry in Indiana#3 of 34
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- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Indiana#1 of 10
- Best mid-size colleges in Indiana#2 of 19
- Best colleges for engineering in Indiana#3 of 28
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana#5 of 45
- Best colleges for economics in Indiana#3 of 25
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Indiana#3 of 19
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana#4 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.92%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,427 · ACT 31.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$19,963
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average paid by families who received aid, by income. Families who get no aid pay the full cost of attendance: $77,890 a year.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,235 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 76% · Women 24% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 14% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 66% |
| Total students | 2,250 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | About $43,000 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $77,890 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 78% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 85% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 85% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 93% |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $101,253 |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $60 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $864 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 12% |
| Average SAT | 1427 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650–730 |
| SAT math | 670–770 |
| ACT composite | 29–34 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Mathematics | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Civil engineering |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biochemistry, Biology, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Chemistry, Computational Science, Computing and information science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, Global studies, Physics.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Mathematics and statistics | |
| Physical sciences | |
| Biology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,727 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 96%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $120,658IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 58% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 57 miles away · about 1 hour 20 minutes by car |
| Town population | 58,427Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | IndianapolisAbout 66 miles away · about 1 hour 30 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 29°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Terre Haute Hulman Regional Airport, IN |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Questions families ask
- What is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 12% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is about $43,000 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admitted 77% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s graduates do?
- 78% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $101,253; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 152318
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: engineering/technology
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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