Rose-Hulman Ranked No. 1 for 26 Years as Nation’s Best Undergraduate Engineering College in U.S. News & World Report
The quality and value of academic programs, facilities, and career preparedness have earned Rose-Hulman continued recognition as the No. 1 ranked undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics college in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide.
The quality and value of academic programs, facilities, and career preparedness have earned Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology continued recognition as the No. 1 ranked undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics college in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide.
This marks the 26th consecutive year that Rose-Hulman has topped the national publication’s annual survey of college engineering deans and senior faculty across America. Rose-Hulman outscored a total of 286 colleges in the category, including Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (Massachusetts), Harvey Mudd College (California), United States Military Academy at West Point (New York), and Bucknell University (Pennsylvania).
Rose-Hulman also earned No. 1 rankings nationally in two academic department categories this year: Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The civil engineering and computer engineering programs were both ranked No. 2, while computer science is ranked among the top 10% of the nation’s undergraduate programs.
“Rose-Hulman’s consistent top ranking is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing a world-class education in engineering, science, and mathematics,” said President Robert A. Coons. “For 26 years, we’ve been recognized for our academic rigor, hands-on learning, and student success—preparing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.”
Earlier this summer, Rose-Hulman was featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Best Colleges in America and in The Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges for 2025. The Wall Street Journal also recognized Rose-Hulman in the top 10 nationally for career preparation and as a recommended college by current students and recent alumni.
“While we are honored by this recognition, we remain focused on the future,” Coons said. “We are committed to evolving, innovating, and ensuring that Rose-Hulman continues to lead in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.”
Rose-Hulman’s Early Action deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year is Nov. 1, 2024. Apply at www.rose-hulman.edu/apply.