Most people immediately think of engineering when asked about Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. After all it is recognized as one of the best undergraduate engineering schools in the nation. What is perhaps less well known are the excellent Applied Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics programs offered by Rose-Hulman.

Rose-Hulman vs. liberal arts colleges
The most telling difference between Rose-Hulman and liberal arts colleges in science and mathematics is the numbers of faculty and courses offered. Our departments require sixteen to nineteen courses for graduation and offer a total of forty to forty-five courses within the department. And these are "real" courses - no "Physics for Poets", "Teaching of Chemistry", "Computer Literacy", or "Earth Algebra" here! What this means is a more thorough grounding in your chosen field, more course selection, broader knowledge base and larger numbers of professionals (not graduate students) from which to learn.

Compare this to liberal arts colleges:

• generally require fewer courses in the subject area for a major
• smaller number of courses to choose from
• some courses are designed for "non-majors"
• fewer number of faculty, narrowing the number of viewpoints to which you are exposed

Broad education as a base
Scientists need to be able to relate to the world around them. Liberal arts college proponents would argue that a broad education is necessary for scientists and mathematicians to fully understand the ramifications of their work. Therefore, included in graduation requirements are core courses in humanities an social sciences, usually numbering ten or eleven courses.

We agree!
That is why each Rose-Hulman graduate has taken a minimum of nine courses in humanities and social sciences, and many take even more through electives. You can choose from over 150 courses in such diverse areas as Sociology, History, Languages, Economics, Literature, Fine Arts, Philosophy and Political Science.

A strong academic atmosphere
Rose-Hulman attracts some of the best students in the country. The entire campus environment is based on science, mathematics and engineering education. Therefore, everything we do is designed to benefit students with these interests. We take our studies seriously and we know you will too. Your conversations will be with others who have a strong affinity for science and mathematics. You will be challenged to reach your highest potential by being immersed in an environment of peers.

As you can see there is much that our institution can offer you, even if you are not interested in engineering! We encourage you to explore your options and opportunities as a student here at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.