Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is 73%. Out of 5,011 applications received in 2023, 3,659 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the regular decision application deadline is March 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	60%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	41.5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	30.6%
Waitlist	Yes

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accepts about 8% of early action applicants and 73% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admitted 2,533 of the 3,16 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Admissions

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Is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Hard To Get Into?

Getting into RHIT is moderately difficult. RHIT evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, RHIT accepted 73% of students, around 3,659 from 5,011 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like RHIT, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

In 2022, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology waitlisted 230 students and 92 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 17 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

What does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Application Requirements

To apply to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	curricular prerequisites
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

Students admitted to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38% submitted a class rank. At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 60% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 89% were in the top 25% and 99.6% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	63.5%
3.75 and 3.99	21.5%
3.50 and 3.74	11.9%
3.25 and 3.49	1.9%
3.00 and 3.24	1.2%
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 41.5% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 30.6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

To be competitive with other Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology applicants, you should aim to earn between 1310 and 1470 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1470 and 25% of scored lower than 1310, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students scored 763 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students scored 720 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.

To be most competitive at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, you should strive to earn between 27 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

More Information on Transferring to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

❌ No, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

❌ Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was 8% in 2021.

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