Rose-Hulman ranked by Wall Street Journal as hidden gem
Jan. 29—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was recently recognized by the Wall Street Journal as No. 1 on its "Best 10 Colleges That Aren't the Usual Suspects" list.
Career pathways created by Rose-Hulman's educational environment along with innovation, intellectual rigor and individual attention are some of the reasons cited by students in Wall Street Journal's survey, according to a press release from the institute. The Journal says this was one of the largest ever independent reviews of college students in the U.S., featuring feedback from more than 60,000 undergraduates and recent undergraduate alumni.
"This latest ranking is a testament to Rose-Hulman's ability to attract high-achieving students from throughout the world who are passionate about STEM and go on to apply their creative and analytical skills in careers that have a meaningful impact on society," said Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons.
Overall, Rose-Hulman ranked No. 17 in the nation in the Best Colleges in America guide alongside Princeton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and Harvard.
In the Wall Street Journal 2024 Best Colleges subcategories, Rose-Hulman also earned No. 1 rankings in both learning opportunities and learning facilities, with students specifically citing interactions with faculty, collaboration with other students, available campus workspaces, and satisfaction with physical classroom/teaching spaces. Rose-Hulman ranked second in the nation in the likelihood of students recommending the college to others, and fourth in career preparation.
See more about the college's rankings and distinctions at www.rose-hulman.edu/rankings.
