Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
February 1, 2026
259 Days Left
Admissions Department
5500 Wabash Avenue Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 248-7448 x7448
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4 4
Mathematics 4 5
Science 3 3
Social Studies 2 2
Academic Electives 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute
IN
47803
Phone
(812) 248-7448 x7448
Fax
(812) 877-8941
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2026
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
December 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Curricular prerequisites required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
73% of 5,384 applicants were admitted
Women
74% of 1,284 applicants were admitted
Men
72% of 4,100 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
566 (14%) of 3,920 admitted students enrolled
Women
126 (13%) of 955 admitted students enrolled
Men
440 (15%) of 2,965 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
168
Students Accepting Wait List Position
78
Students Admitted From Wait List
9
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 660-760 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
58.8%
Score of 600 - 700
32.1%
Score of 500 - 600
8.3%
Score of 400 - 500
0.8%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 620-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
32.5%
Score of 600 - 700
50%
Score of 500 - 600
15.4%
Score of 400 - 500
1.7%
Score of 300 - 400
0.4%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
64.2%
Score of 24 - 29
31.2%
Score of 18 - 23
4.6%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
69.7%
Score of 24 - 29
27.5%
Score of 18 - 23
1.8%
Score of 12 - 17
0.9%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
52.3%
Score of 24 - 29
36.7%
Score of 18 - 23
10.1%
Score of 12 - 17
0.9%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 62%
Top quarter: 88%
Top half: 100%
National Merit Scholar
3%
Valedictorian
7%
Class President
3%
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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