C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
94/100 · earnings-weighted

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Terre Haute, Indiana 47803
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology campus, Terre Haute, IN
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology campus, Terre Haute, IN. Photo: Cjeiler, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,250
Total Enrollment
82%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
73%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$101,253
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$85,935
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
78.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,427
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
11.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 99th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$100,294$123,753+16%#64 of 349#42$24,500
Mathematics$85,977$112,187+61%#14 of 309#8$25,000
Computer Engineering$92,123$109,164+0%#81 of 189#49$24,834
Chemical Engineering$82,394$98,341+0%#63 of 158#43$24,499
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80,062$96,448-4%#160 of 258#100$26,161
Mechanical Engineering$78,732$95,983+4%#75 of 318#43$25,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$71,714$90,484-3%#74 of 118#41$26,441
Civil Engineering$73,821$88,155+2%#71 of 233#25$24,132

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $182,595
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,330/mo — vs ~$1,146/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 47807 (9.0% cap, Terre Haute)

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🏆 Where Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#30
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $52,998 $52,998
Room $10,317
Board $6,828
Total Cost (On-Campus) $77,890 $77,890

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,250
Total Students
24%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3%
Asian 7%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 73%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is $52,998 for in-state students and $52,998 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is 82%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology a good school?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 2,250 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology