Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
5500 Wabash AvenueTerre Haute, IN 47803-3999
USA
Main Tel: (812) 877-1511
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, also referred to as RHIT, is a small, private college previously known as Rose Polytechnic Institute. The college has a 295 acre campus located in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Initially, this college was recognized as Terre Haute School of Industrial Science, founded by Chauncey Rose in 1874. The name of the college was changed in 1971. There are a number of academic divisions in RHIT. Students can pursue various academic programs under different disciplines such as Air Force ROTC, Applied Biology & Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Students of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology can participate in various clubs and organizations. These inclue the Greek clubs Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Nu, and other clubs such as the Art Club, Astronomy Clubs, and Outdoor Venture Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of engineering and technology.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 37,360 |
| Room | $ 5,529 |
| Board | $ 3,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Rose Hullman participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $14,490 |
| Institutional Grant | 98% | $12,874 |
| Federal Grant | 15% | $4,389 |
| Pell Grant | 15% | $2,844 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,612 |
| State or Local Grant | 19% | $5,451 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 70% | $11,779 |
| Federal Loan | 67% | $6,130 |
| Other Loan | 47% | $8,792 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | 4,488 |
| 2 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 4,553 |
| 3 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 2,126 |
| 4 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | 738 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 10,299 |
| 6 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA | 2,382 |
| 7 | Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | 308 |
| 8 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | 6,777 |
| 9 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 20,273 |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,875 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 367 | 16 |
| Master | 41 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 105 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 47 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,923 in 2009-2010 (1,846 full-time equivalent).
About 80% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 20% of the class.
Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.
Students under 25 years old represent 97% of the student body. About 0% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 70% Women 72% All 70%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 560-670 Math 630-720
Room and Board
Rose Hullman provides on-campus housing for 1,099 of its 1,846 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 18 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Rose Hullman offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Molecular Biochemistry
- Physics