More selective than 56% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
44% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose RHIT over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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RHIT SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, RHIT is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 650 | 730 |
| SAT math | 670 | 770 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1320 | 1500 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
RHIT admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 650–730 | 670–770 | 29–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 620–710 | 660–760 | 29–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is RHIT compared with other Indiana colleges?
RHIT has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Holy Cross College | 75% | 73% | $26,728 |
| 16 | Huntington University | 76% | 64% | $19,310 |
| 17 | Saint Mary's College | 76% | 69% | $25,292 |
| 18 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | 76% | 54% | $11,668 |
| 19 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 77% | 78% | $42,513 |
| 20 | University of Evansville | 78% | 64% | $18,499 |
| 21 | Indiana University-Bloomington | 78% | 80% | $16,264 |
| 22 | Anderson University | 79% | 54% | $25,021 |
| 23 | Indiana State University | 81% | 43% | $10,873 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at RHIT
College Scorecard; IPEDS
RHIT admissions questions
What is the RHIT acceptance rate?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,920 of 5,384 applicants were admitted.
Does RHIT require the SAT or ACT?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 44% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for RHIT?
The middle 50% of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1320–1500 on the SAT and 29–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at RHIT?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (568 of 3,920).
Is RHIT getting harder to get into?
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology overview