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How to Get Into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, IN · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Admissions Statistics

77%
Acceptance Rate
650-730
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
670-770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
29-34
ACT (mid 50%)
2,309
Undergrads
78%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

The bar here is clear

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1320-1500 combined SAT or 29-34 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology fits.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 1, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $65
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Required
Teacher evaluations 1

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $77,890
Tuition & fees $58,649
Room & board (on campus) $17,727
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $42,513

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $36,843
$30-48k $33,742
$48-75k $37,396
$75-110k $38,843
$110k+ $45,994
11.8%
Students receiving Pell Grants
41%
Students taking federal loans
92%
Freshman retention rate
12:1
Student-faculty ratio

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