Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

The Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (abbreviated RHIT ) is a non-profit private educational institution of America that has been active in academic and academic work since the beginning of the distant 1874. Currently, the university RHIT is conveniently located along with its university campus, not far from the city of Terre-Hota.

This American Institute is considered to be small in scale, since there are about 2000 students annually studying there. The teaching staff of the institution is a team of more than 200 teachers of the highest category. The university is actively involved in various programs of student and teaching exchange.

At the heart of the Rose-Hulman educational process lies the "learn by doing" principle: theory is immediately reinforced by practice.

• Learning is built around working on real projects, laboratory research, and internships at companies.
• Small study groups and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty.
• The opportunity for a double major and adding minors to broaden one's profile.
• Access to research work alongside faculty starting from the first year.

The academic structure of Rose-Hulman covers undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM:

• Bachelor's degrees in engineering disciplines: biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, software and optical engineering, nanoengineering, engineering design.
• Programs in natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science, including a dedicated «Artificial Intelligence» major.
• A wide selection of minors and certificates — from mathematics, physics, and robotics to economics, philosophy, and foreign languages.
• Master's and graduate programs (graduate studies), including an accelerated path to a master's degree.

Rose-Hulman's achievements and recognition in national rankings:

• According to U.S. News & World Report (2026 college guide) — #1 undergraduate engineering program in the country for the 27th consecutive year.
• U.S. News department rankings: #1 in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, #2 in computer engineering.
• Wall Street Journal (Best Colleges in America 2025): #98 among the best colleges in the country, #3 among the most recommended colleges, #7 for career preparation quality.
• The Princeton Review (Best 390 Colleges, 2025 edition): among Best Value Colleges, Best Midwest Colleges, and Best Green Colleges, #9 for internship opportunities among private universities, #12 for science laboratory facilities.

• Every student uses a laptop as their primary work tool — this is part of the institute's educational model.
• For high school students, Rose-Hulman offers summer STEM programs, including Rose Power, Project Select, and Operation Catapult, as well as online formats Rose Accelerate and Creation Crates.

Rose-Hulman offers students a rich extracurricular life:

• More than 90 student clubs and organizations.
• 20 sports teams competing in NCAA Division III.
• Project teams participating in national competitions.
• A well-developed system of student fraternities and sororities (Greek system).

The Rose Hulman University of Technology University is among the top universities in the country.

While studying at this institution, students can use literature from a large student library. Students can also count on places in the hostel on the campus. Take into account the fact that in addition to the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU) , University is a member of the following groups: Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Midwestern Undergraduate Private Engineering Colleges (MUPEC) .

The academic year at the institute is divided into quarters and includes fall, winter, and spring, as well as summer sessions. 

Separate tuition payment deadlines are set for each quarter. Applications for the fall semester open on August 1.

Rose-Hulman provides graduates with strong career prospects:

• The graduate employment rate reaches 95%.
• For more than 20 years, the institute has maintained an employment rate close to 100%.
• Employers of graduates include Google, SpaceX, and Eli Lilly.

In addition to the general results of entrance examinations, in addition to completing the list of university students, in addition to the timely submission of documents, it is also time to report on previous academic progress, as well as successfully pass the entrance exams. At the same time, both locals and visitors from different countries apply for places at the university. According to official statistics, about 70 percent of applicants receive a positive decision from the selection committee. Although here it is necessary to take into account the fact that the percentage of RHIT admitted to the university may differ depending on which faculty and specialty we are talking about.

Tuition fees at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Each academic year in an institution is divided into academic quarters (quarters). Training is conducted on a fee basis, but there is always the opportunity to return some of the costs. After all, successful and diligent university students pay a stipend monthly. Every six months, students pay about $ 10,000.

Rose-Hulman actively helps students make education affordable and offers various types of financial support: scholarships, grants, work-study programs (paid on-campus employment), and student loans.

• Scholarships are awarded primarily for academic performance and participation in campus life.
• The amount of aid depends on family income; according to 2025 data, the average scholarship ranged from $25,000 to $44,500 per year.
• An online Net Price Calculator is available to estimate individual costs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision