Overview

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 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 20 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 incredible value it offers students.

　　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 at Rose-Hulman will complete their studies on the 1,300-acre Terre Haute campus, in Indiana. This beautiful location boasts state-of-the-art facilities nestled among woodlands and lakes, making it an unbeatable place to develop career-defining skills and experiences.

　　

What's new

Noblitt Scholars Program

Launched in 2020, the Noblitt Scholars Program is designed to guide and support highly motivated, self-directed learners as they identify an area of interest to them, develop expertise in that area, and turn their passion and knowledge into action.

　　40 first-year students are selected each year after a competitive and thorough application process, who together represent a wide range of academic areas and backgrounds.

　　Noblitt Scholars benefit from access to additional support and resources, in addition to financial assistance and scholarships which can cover the full cost of tuition. Other benefits include leadership training, mentoring from faculty, travel opportunities and more.

　　

Health and wellness certification for RHIT's New Academic Building

Rose-Hulman unveiled the New Academic Building on its Indiana campus in 2021, providing 70,00 square feet of modern learning spaces and exceptional facilities for STEM learning and training. The building offers flexible use classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories across chemistry, biochemistry and food science, as well as innovation and collaboration workspaces.

　　In 2022 the facility was awarded a Silver level WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This recognises the high performance of the building in terms of air and water quality, light, comfort and fitness of the spaces, and additional features that influence the health and wellbeing of visitors.

　　

New Research Fellows Program Launches

In 2023, Rose-Hulman announced the launch of a new research fellowship program offering unique opportunities for impactful research to talented first- and second-year students in STEM.

　　Rose Research Fellows allows students to enroll in courses which supercharge students' progress in research skills, as well as providing funded experiences for research and exciting new academic networking opportunities.

　　Commencing in fall 2023, places on the program are limited and admission is competitive.

　　

Teaching quality

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 centre 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.

　　

Department structure

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:

　　Biology & Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Biochemistry Civil & Environmental Engineering Computer Science & Software Engineering Electrical & Computer Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Design Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Physics & Optical EngineeringUndergraduate students studying at Rose-Hulman for the first time can choose from over 20 different majors, each capitalizing on the unique facilities and faculty expertise at the college. Majors include:

　　Biochemistry Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Biomathematics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computational Science Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Design Engineering Physics International Computer Science International Studies Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics Software Engineering

　　

Entry requirements

The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a world-leading college in science, engineering and maths, 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:

　　

Freshman admission

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.

　　

Transfer admission

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.

　　Successful applicants to undergraduate courses at Rose-Hulman will need to submit the following documents and evidence:

　　The International Student Application A letter of recommendation An official copy of the secondary school record Submission of English language proficiency exams will be required unless otherwise exempted through the Office of Admissions.For non-native English-speaking students, the following minimum test scores can be submitted to gain admission onto an undergraduate course at Rose-Hulme:

　　TOEFL Minimum - 88 Internet Based with a minimum of 20 in each area IELTS Minimum - 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each area Duolingo Minimum - score of 110 or above. Students who achieve high scores on their SAT or ACT tests can receive an exemption from the requirement to provide English language test scores.

　　

Scholarships & funding

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, scholarships and other grants to help make college education at RHIT as affordable as possible. It's also possible to access a range of loans and undertake work-study opportunities to further ease the costs associated with a degree from Rose-Hulman.

　　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:

　　Rose-Hulman Merit Scholarships, for which students are automatically considered Needs-based aid from the college Grants at a federal or state level Private scholarships and grantsStudents can also earn up to USD 1,300 in their first year through work-study opportunities and employment on campus.

　　Over one-fifth of first year students at Rose-Hulman complete paid internships, co-ops or research activities, earning between USD 4,200 and 6,800 in their first year.

　　First year students can also borrow up to USD 5,500 to further contribute to their study costs.

　　

Facilities

Rose-Hulman offers its undergraduate students, from freshman (first years) to juniors, 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:

　　The New Academic Building, opened in 2021, offers 70,000 square feet of cutting-edge labs, design studios and modern, flexible classroom spaces. A soaring atrium that changes and reacts to conditions in the building greets learners when they enter. The Branam & Kremer Innovation Centers are hubs for collaborative innovations, preparation for competitions and conferences, and private spaces for personal breakthroughs. Wide open spaces promote dialogue and idea exchange in a modern setting. The MiNDs Lab is a world-class facility for training and development in semiconductor, micro and nano technologies. A leading faculty and cutting-edge facilities make this a hub for exciting progress year-round. The Oakley Observatory is just off the main campus and contains powerful facilities for space exploration and observation, as well as high quality teaching. Rose-Hulman Ventures is a dedicated program for connecting talented students and technology companies, allowing learners to gain excellent professional experience while providing companies with invaluable knowledge, prototyping and collaboration services. The Logan Library houses the college's learning resources, as well as expansive services and a number of modern, airy study areas.