ROSE - HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (R-HIT)
- 5500 Wabash Avenue
- Terre Haute, IN 47803
- OPEID College Code: 00183000
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- General Phone: (812) 877-1511
- President: Matthew Branam
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,963
- College Alias: R-HIT, RHIT
- College Mascot: Engineers
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Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.rose-hulman.edu

- Mission Statement
- To provide students with the world's best undergraduate education in engineering, mathematics, and science in an environment of individual attention and support.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Engineering
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.rose-hulman.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,718 | 836 | 3,554 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,895 (70%) | 600 (72%) | 2,495 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 374 (20%) | 91 (15%) | 465 (19%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 358 | 77% |
| ACT ® Exam | 297 | 64% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 630 | 720 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 26 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 28 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 32 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: R-HIT Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 15% | 19% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,779 | $4,389 | $5,451 | $12,874 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 374 | 364 | 360 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $37,360 | $35,926 | $33,668 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $37,360 | $35,926 | $33,668 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $37,360 | $35,926 | $33,668 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,441 | $8,868 | $8,343 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $49,801 | $47,794 | $45,011 |
| In-State | $49,801 | $47,794 | $45,011 |
| Out of State | $49,801 | $47,794 | $45,011 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
| In-State | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
| Out of State | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
| In-State | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
| Out of State | $38,860 | $37,426 | $35,168 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology Degree | 6 | - |
| Molecular Biochemistry Degree | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science Degree | 14 | - |
| Engineering | ||
| Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree | 33 | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering Degree | 45 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering Degree | 30 | - |
| Computer Engineering Degree | 31 | - |
| Computer Software Engineering Degree | 15 | - |
| Electrical Engineering Degree | 39 | 1 |
| Engineering Physics Degree | 1 | - |
| Engineering, Other Degree | 10 | 2 |
| Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Degree | 112 | 5 |
| Systems Engineering Degree | - | 6 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Engineering and Industrial Management Degree | - | 24 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics Degree | 12 | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry Degree | 9 | - |
| Physics Degree | 9 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Economics Degree | 1 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,963 Undergraduate: 1,843 Graduate: 120
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,565 Female: 398
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,470 Female: 373
- Graduate Gender Male: 95 Female: 25
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,895 Part-Time: 68
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,834 Part-Time: 9
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 61 Part-Time: 59
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 90 | 5% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black | 51 | 3% |
| Asian | 90 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 2% |
| White | 1,671 | 85% |
| Unknown | 14 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 27 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 781 | 40% |
| Ages 20-21 | 848 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 251 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 33 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 10 | 0.5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 6 | 0.3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 472 | 435 | 37 |
| Faculty Status | 172 | 165 | 7 |
| Tenured Faculty | 110 | 109 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 168 | 161 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 166 | 159 | 7 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 96 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 48 | 33 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 155 | 145 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 53 | 45 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 66 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,882 (148) | $85,453 (112) | $74,885 (36) |
| Professor | $101,007 (46) | $102,228 (39) | $94,206 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $80,127 (55) | $80,650 (46) | $77,454 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,368 (47) | $69,406 (27) | $66,966 (20) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $121,828 (11) | $121,828 (11) | - (-) |
| Professor | $127,230 (7) | $127,230 (7) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $112,375 (4) | $112,375 (4) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,045 (159) | $86,725 (123) | $74,885 (36) |
| Professor | $101,416 (53) | $102,513 (46) | $94,206 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $80,928 (59) | $81,553 (50) | $77,454 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,368 (47) | $69,406 (27) | $66,966 (20) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 434 | 308 | 116 | 10 |
| Baseball | 44 | 44 | - | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 16 | 11 | - |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - | - |
| Golf | 18 | 11 | 7 | - |
| Rifle | 10 | - | - | 10 |
| Soccer | 61 | 36 | 25 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 36 | 26 | 10 | - |
| Tennis | 24 | 16 | 8 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 74 | 55 | 19 | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 31 | 23 | 8 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,975 | $17,785 | $4,532 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $25,366 | $10,387 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 41 | 24 | 16 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 80% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 78% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 86% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 80% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 69% |
| 5 Years | 79% |
| 6 Years | 80% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009