Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a small, private engineering college in Terre Haute, Indiana, consistently ranked the number one undergraduate engineering school among institutions that do not offer doctoral programs. Its exceptional teaching focus, small class sizes, and hands-on curriculum produce engineers who are highly sought after by employers.
Mascot: Fightin' Engineer
Notable Alumni
Abe Silverstein (oversaw Apollo 11 at NASA)•Marshall Goldsmith (bestselling leadership author)•Niles Noblitt (co-founder of Biomet)
At a Glance
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Safety
Extremely low campus crime with minimal incidents reported annually. The small, close-knit engineering school has public safety officers and a strong honor code culture.
Terre Haute has above-average crime rates for its size. However, Rose-Hulman's campus is on the east side of town, somewhat removed from the higher-crime areas.
Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.
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