Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a small private engineering college in Terre Haute, Indiana, that has been ranked the top US undergraduate engineering school without a PhD programme for more than two decades. It teaches engineering, computer science, maths and science only, with small classes taught by professors, not assistants. Graduates' starting salaries are among the highest of any US college.
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
Official website: rose-hulman.edu
No. 1 among US schools without a doctorate for over 20 years (U.S. News)
1874
Around 2,000 students
$54,000 – $58,000
International students, before scholarships
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on rose-hulman.edu before you apply.
BS Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BS Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BS Electrical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
BS Chemical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 90
Top-ranked undergraduate engineering for over two decades.
Small classes taught by professors.
Very high graduate employment.
Graduates join Boeing, Caterpillar, Cummins, Eli Lilly and leading tech firms.
Median starting salaries are among the highest of any US college.
Engineering graduates qualify for extended STEM OPT.
Undergrad
1 Feb 2027
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus sits on the edge of Terre Haute with a lake, labs and residence halls.
Terre Haute is a small city with very low costs. Indianapolis is about 75 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Rose-Hulman
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Rose-Hulman's Early Action deadline is 1 November 2026 and Regular Decision is 1 February 2027.
New students start in the fall.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from Rose-Hulman after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
Mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering and computer science are popular. Entry is selective, with strong maths and science and IELTS 7.0.
Yes. Rose-Hulman gives merit scholarships to most students, including international students.
