Admitted students scored 1320–1500 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 31. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology admits 77% of applicants — largely open. 92% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1320 and a quarter above 1500. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 2,309.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, Wisconsin | 1427 | 29 | 45% | $11,603 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas | 1428 | 33 | 63% | $67,040 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California | 1426 | 32 | 48% | $61,293 |
| Yeshiva University New York, New York | 1426 | — | 56% | $51,800 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio | 1429 | 33 | 31% | $71,520 |
| Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania | 1424 | 32 | 31% | $65,398 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.