Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47803
School Description
Provided by Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyThank you for your interest in Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a national leader in undergraduate engineering, mathematics and science education.
The mission of Rose-Hulman is to provide students with the world's best undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics and science in an environment of individual attention and support.
Rose-Hulman has earned a national reputation because of its educational philosophy that focuses on small classes taught by outstanding faculty, using innovative teaching methods supported by modern laboratories and equipment.
The college has a strong sense of community that creates an environment of individual attention and support to meet each student's needs. As a result, our student retention and graduation rates are among the highest of any private college or university that offers degrees in engineering, mathematics and the sciences.
The quality of our education is also illustrated by the demand for our new graduates who are highly sought by business, industry and the nation's finest graduate schools. Within 90 days after graduation, nearly every senior seeking employment has accepted a job offer. The average starting salary for 2008 Rose-Hulman graduates was just over $59,600.
The Rose-Hulman community has a passion for success.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (abbreviated RHIT), formerly Rose Polytechnic Institute, is a small, private, non-sectarian college specializing in teaching engineering, mathematics, and science. RHIT is highly regarded for its undergraduate engineering program, which is ranked as the best in the United States (of schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's). Its campus is located in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Academics
The curricula at RHIT concentrate on engineering and the natural sciences. The school's primary focus is undergraduate education, though there is a small graduate program for master's degree students. There are no doctoral programs. In 2005, Rose-Hulman had 161 faculty members, 99% of whom held a Ph.D. The current student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Admission to the institute remains competitive due to its self-selecting admissions class and applicant sharing with MIT, Purdue, Notre Dame, and other top universities. In 2005, 470 students enrolled out of over 3,300 applicants. The school currently operates on three academic quarters plus an optional summer session.
Degrees are offered in:
- Undergraduate:
- Applied Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Graduate:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Optical Engineering
Most departments also offer various certifications and licensures. Minors are offered in:
- Technical:
- Applied Biology
- Biochemical Engineering
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Environmental Engineering
- Mathematics
- Optical Engineering
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Humanities:
- Anthropology
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- European Studies
- Geography
- German
- History
- Japanese
- Language and Literature
- Latin American Studies
- Philosophy and Religion
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Science, Technology and Society
- Spanish
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Fightin' Engineers
- Nickname:
- RHIT
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,721
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.See more schools with programs in Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Computer Software Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.See more schools with programs in Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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General Civil Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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General Computer Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.See more schools with programs in General Computer Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Other Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Molecular Biochemistry
A program that focuses on the scientific relationship of physiological function to the structure and actions of macromolecules and supramolecular assemblies such as multienzyme complexes, membranes, and viruses. Includes instruction in the chemical mechanisms of regulation and catalysis, protein synthesis and other syntheses, and biomolecular chemical reactions.See more schools with programs in Molecular Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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General Physics
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.See more schools with programs in General Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Economics
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Economics
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General Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.See more schools with programs in General Economics
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General Economics
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Economics
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Economics
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.See more schools with programs in General Computer Science
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General Computer Science
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Information Systems Operation and Management
Master's Level Programs
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.See more schools with programs in Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering/Industrial Management
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management.See more schools with programs in Engineering/Industrial Management
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.See more schools with programs in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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General Civil Engineering
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
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Other Engineering
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Systems Engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy, communications, management, and information requirements as needed, and the application of requisite analytical methods to specific situations.See more schools with programs in Systems Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 60% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 27,138 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 26,688 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 450 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,264 | 17% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,617 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,571 | 84% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,293 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 84% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 640 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 680, Math: 720 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 58% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 25, Math: 28 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 32, Verbal: 31, Math: 33 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Which College? Virginia Commonwealth University or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?If I go to VCU, I will only have to pay 2,000 dollars and if I go to Rose-Hulman I will have to pay 26,000. Overall, my parents will cover most of the cost for Rose-Hulman but I will still have about 25 thousand dollars in loans after college. Is Rose-Hulman worth it? Also, VCU is 1 hour away from my house while Rose-Hulman is 12 hours away. Also, I am going into a mechanical engineering field. Which to choose?10 months ago
Best AnswerWe are thinking about the same thing. My daughter got accepted in to Rose Hulman. complete cost of going there is $49,000. With her scholarships we would be paying about the same price 26,000. It is an excellent school and you will have a top paying job when you graduate. With the economy so bad we are reluctant to send her there. She got into the honors college at another school plus a half tuition scholarship. As good as RH is, I think the smart choice is not incurring all that debt. |
Question: What are my chances of getting into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?What are my chances of getting into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana. I have a 3.77 not weighted, SAT: 750 math 600 reading I'm in the highest math my school has and making an A14 months ago
Best Answercollegefinder.bebto.com - try this site. It has info about getting into RHIT, tips to apply and grades requirements. |
Question: Has anyone heard of Rose-Hulman?I go to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN and it seems whenever I talk to my friends at home no one has ever heard of it. Rose is a great school, in fact it was rated as the number one undergraduate school for engineering for the past 7 years in a row. I really like Rose, it's a great school and a very challenging school; but it just annoys me that no one ever seems to have heard of it. I just wondered how many people here on answers have heard of my school and what your opinions of Rose are. Thanks for your responses. Thanks a lot Speedy, maybe you should be a little less "speedy" and actually read my question. Most of what you just told me is already in my question.42 months ago
Best AnswerI've heard of it. I used to recruit engineers out of undergraduate programs. In the engineering world, Rose Hulman has a good rep. |
