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The campus of Rose Hullman is in Terre Haute, Indiana, which is a small suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Rose Hullman include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Rose Hullman is known for its programs in mathematics, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 640 and 720. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Rose Hullman maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rose Hullman is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 1,887 students enrolled (1,836 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Rose Hullman are male.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Rose Hullman has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Rose Hullman offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern 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 Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803-3999
General Phone: (812) 877-1511
Admissions Phone: (812) 877-8213
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 877-8259
http://www.rose-hulman.edu
Rose Hullman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 298 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, biomedical engineering, various engineering courses, systems engineering, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 81 | computer engineering, computer science, software engineering |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry, physics, molecular biochemistry |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | economics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rose Hullman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 9 |
In 2005, Rose Hullman had a total enrollment of 1,887 students (1,836 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 82% |
| Women | 18% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 46% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Rose Hullman offers campus housing for 1,099 of its 1,836 (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 | 3,294 | 2,288 | 69% | 448 | 20% |
| Men | 2,654 | 1,786 | 67% | 366 | 20% |
| Women | 640 | 502 | 78% | 82 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 877-8213
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,138 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,138 |
| Room and board | $ 7,419 |
| Room charge | $ 4,236 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,183 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Rose Hullman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 877-8259
Rose Hullman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 47 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $118,880 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $118,880 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $93,869 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $74,404 | 8 | $73,583 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $64,568 | 17 | $60,347 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $77,201 | 27 | $66,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern 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, 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 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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