Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

5500 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
http://www.rose-hulman.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1874
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,775
Endowment163,513,596
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Tuition28,995
Room/Board7,869
Services
Associated FirmsEli Lilly, Guidant Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Microsoft, Expedia, Boeing, Honda R&D, Toyota, General Motors, Accenture, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Caterpillar, Cummins Engine, Dow Chemical, Marathon Ashland Corp., AK Steel, National Air Intelligenc
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsOakley Observatory; Hatfield Hall (Performing Arts Center)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsOakley Observatory; Hatfield Hall (Performing Arts Center)
Periodical Subs301
# of Books301
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months81%
within one year81%
within two years95%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities37%
Students in sororities43%
Campus Size200 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing60%
College housing typescoed dorms (38%), men's dorms (22%), sorority housing (2%), fraternity housing (18%), apartment for single students (20%)
Popular EventsCoffee Houses, Bands, Hypnotists, Magicians, Lectures, Comedians
Nearest AirportIndianapolis (75)
Nearest TrainIndianapolis (75)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations88
# of fraternities8
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities37%
Students in sororities43%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Rose Thorn (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Lambda Delta, Blue Key, Eta Kappa Nu, Phi Beta Delta, Omega Chi Epsilon, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Intervarsity, St. Joseph Catholic Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) National Society of Black Engineers, National Society of Hispanic Engineers
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Rose Chorus, Drama Club, Student Newspaper, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Aerial Robotics, Alpha Phi Omega, Debate Club, Climbing Club, Gun Club, Model U. N. Club, Spanish Club, Volleyball Club