TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The chant “We’re No. 1” has special significance at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which for the 21
st
consecutive year has been ranked at the top of U.S. engineering colleges that are focused on bachelor’s- and master’s-level education.
The latest No. 1 ranking, released Monday, is featured in
U.S. News & World Report’s
2020 Best Colleges Guide.
The publication asked U.S. college engineering deans and senior faculty to rate programs at accredited undergraduate engineering programs on a scale of 1 to 5. Rose-Hulman was the only college to earn a 4.6 score this year, after being tied for first the past two years.
The institute also earned top survey marks in five academic
department categories: chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer
engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The school’s
biomedical engineering program was ranked No. 2.
Rose-Hulman
President Rob Coons acknowledged that the U.S. News ranking, along with other
recent distinctions by publications and organizations, showcases the fact that
the institute continues to be a recognized leader in undergraduate science,
engineering and mathematics education.
“We
deeply appreciate this annual affirmation by our peers that we’re a guiding
force in STEM education, and an institution that provides a worthy return on
investment,” Coons said. “This ranking continues to
be a testament to the excellence of our
faculty, staff and students, the success of our loyal and proud alumni, and
quality leadership provided by our Board of Trustees and administration. This
is all part of the formula that keeps us No. 1.”
This summer and fall have also brought Rose-Hulman distinction for academic and faculty excellence, value added, career services and residence life.
Industry Week listed Rose-Hulman as No. 1 among U.S. colleges for producing engineers, based upon placement information gathered by Zippia.
Learn more here
about all of Rose-Hulman’s rankings and distinctions.
