Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $77,890. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $36,843, middle-income families pay around $37,396, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,994.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $77,890 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,649 |
| Room and Board | $17,727 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,377 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $42,513 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $36,843 |
| $30–48k | $33,742 |
| $48–75k | $37,396 |
| $75–110k | $38,843 |
| $110k+ | $45,994 |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $77,890. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $36,843, middle-income families pay around $37,396, and higher-income families pay approximately $45,994. Azimuth ranks Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology #1396 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rose-Hulman's aid structure is need-based, with no merit component. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $71,022; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $97,780, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $97,780, placing Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in the 93.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $18,543 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in the 94.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology #44 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Rose-Hulman's concentrated focus on engineering and technical fields. Mechanical Engineering is the largest program with 120 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $95,983, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Computer Science program graduates 94 students earning $123,753, and Computer Engineering delivers $109,164 for 61 graduates. Chemical Engineering and Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering round out the top programs, with graduates earning $98,341 and $96,448 respectively. This concentration in Engineering — where Rose-Hulman graduates consistently earn well above national benchmarks — explains the institution's strong overall return profile and sustained earnings growth through the early career years.
