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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, also known as RHIT, was originally created as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874. The following year the name was changed to Rose Polytechnic Institute and this new school started offering classes from 1883. In 1971, it was renamed the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and it became coeducational in 1991. Currently, RHIT is situated on a 295-acre campus in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of applied biology & biomedical engineering, chemical , mechanical & civil engineering, computer science & software engineering, electrical & computer engineering, mathematics, physics and optical engineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, and humanities and social sciences.
The athletics department of RHIT sponsors men’s and women’s teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, rifle, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. The teams compete in the NCAA Division III level, and have won a significant number of national championships.
Terre Haute, IN is home to Rose Hullman. Terre Haute is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Rose Hullman go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 710.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Rose Hullman has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Rose Hullman has 1,936 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Full-time students are the norm at Rose Hullman. The school has a residential or campus feel. Rose Hullman offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Rose Hullman values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide students with the world's best undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics, and science in an environment of individual attention and support."
More complete details are provided below.
Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999
General Phone: (812) 877-1511
http://www.rose-hulman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 343 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, engineering physics, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 84 | computer engineering, computer science, software engineering |
| Science | 21 | biology, physics, chemistry, molecular biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | economics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rose Hullman in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 418 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 9 |
In 2007, Rose Hullman had a total enrollment of 1,936 students (1,883 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 80% |
| Women | 20% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 42% |
| Illinois | 15% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Rose Hullman offers campus housing for 1,099 of its 1,883 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Terre Haute, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,088 | 2,152 | 70% | 474 | 22% |
| Men | 2,399 | 1,660 | 69% | 378 | 23% |
| Women | 689 | 492 | 71% | 96 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,768 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,768 |
| Room and board | $ 8,343 |
| Room charge | $ 4,761 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,585 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Rose Hullman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183000)
Rose Hullman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 74 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $124,494 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $120,978 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $99,897 | 3 | $96,704 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $77,977 | 9 | $78,882 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $68,612 | 21 | $66,252 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $81,877 | 34 | $71,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rose Hullman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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