Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Terre Haute, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,384
- Admitted
- 3,920
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 58.8% in 2014–15 to 72.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,404 to 5,384 (+22%) over that period.
Its 72.8% rate makes Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology more selective than about 57% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,404 | 2,589 | 58.8% | 582 |
| 2015–16 | 4,331 | 2,503 | 57.8% | 545 |
| 2016–17 | 4,241 | 2,590 | 61.1% | 543 |
| 2017–18 | 4,473 | 2,726 | 60.9% | 558 |
| 2018–19 | 4,471 | 3,049 | 68.2% | 501 |
| 2019–20 | 4,350 | 3,228 | 74.2% | 502 |
| 2020–21 | 4,376 | 3,353 | 76.6% | 547 |
| 2021–22 | 4,536 | 3,511 | 77.4% | 643 |
| 2022–23 | 5,011 | 3,659 | 73% | 602 |
| 2023–24 | 5,384 | 3,920 | 72.8% | 568 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,284 | 955 | 74.4% |
| Men | 4,100 | 2,965 | 72.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–710 | 44% |
| SAT Math | 660–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–34 | 20% |
How Rose compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 72.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,920 admitted of 5,384 applicants).
Is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology test optional?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology received 5,384 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,920.
What SAT score do you need for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology typically scored 620–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 660–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.8% in 2014–15 to 72.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rose-hulman.edu/.