- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 650–730 reading and writing, 670–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–34 composite
- Average net price: $44,016 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology reported: an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–34.
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology GPA requirements
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology acceptance rate
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admitted 4,686 of 6,097 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Terre Haute, Indiana, with 2,315 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 650 | 690 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 730 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 28 | 31 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 32 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1427 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $44,016 a year at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accept?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,686 of 6,097 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology look for?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Check Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 53% sent SAT scores and 29% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
It's one factor among several: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students have?
The middle 50% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 650–730 in reading and writing and 670–770 in math; ACT composite 29–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $44,016 a year at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology consider legacy status?
No. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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