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
Cost
Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.
Top Programs & National Ranking
Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.
Highlights
Campus Experience
Rose-Hulman's engineering-focused curriculum is among the most demanding in the country, consistently ranked #1 for undergraduate engineering. About 29% join Greek organizations, which provide both social outlets and academic support networks. The campus in Terre Haute, Indiana is isolated, so the close-knit community becomes your world, and the collaborative but demanding culture is the defining student experience.
A well-maintained 200-acre campus in Terre Haute with a mix of traditional brick and modern engineering buildings, pleasant grounds with a lake but architecturally unremarkable.
Based on Niche reviews, Princeton Review surveys, student forums, and institutional data.
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.
Plan Your Visit
Schedule: Monday-Friday daily; includes admissions session, tour, and lunch when available
Duration: ~2-3 hours (session + tour + lunch)
Daily visits include admissions session, campus tour, and lunch. Contact admis.ofc@rose-hulman.edu or (812) 877-1511 for scheduling. Group visits available via request form.
Book a TourVisitors can walk the campus independently. Key landmarks include Speed Lake, Moench Hall with its historic plaques, the Flame of the Millennium, and Hatfield Hall performance venue.
Tour ResourcesSeptember-October for pleasant Indiana weather and active campus. April for admitted student events. The campus is small and intimate, so weekday visits during the academic year give the best feel for student life. Avoid late May-August when campus is very quiet.
Free visitor parking lot on campus -- enter campus and turn left at the end of the main drive. Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 60 minutes east via I-70. Take I-70W to Exit 11 (IN-46), right on US-40, left into campus. No public transit from the airport -- rent a car. Uber/Lyft are unreliable in Terre Haute.
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