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For the tenth consecutive year, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has been ranked the number one college or university that offers the bachelor's or master's degree as its top degree in engineering. The ranking is based
on a national survey of deans and senior faculty conducted by U.S. News & World Report.
In addition to the college's overall ranking, four individual Rose-Hulman engineering programs received number-one rankings: civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
Rose-Hulman's chemical engineering program received a number-two ranking.
"The U.S. News ranking is an indicator of the excellence Rose-Hulman strives to achieve on a daily basis," said Rose-Hulman President Gerald S. Jakubowski.
"Although the number-one ranking affirms our reputation as a national educational leader, it is not the only tool that should be used when evaluating Rose-Hulman," Jakubowski pointed out. "The quality of our students, the effectiveness
of our faculty and staff, our hands-on approach to learning, and the success of our alumni tell a broader story of how the college impacts individual lives and society in general."
In this year's U.S. News ranking, Rose-Hulman received a 4.5 peer assessment score on a scale of one to five. The remaining top five colleges are Harvey Mudd College in California (4.4), Cooper Union in New York
City (4.1), Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo (4.0) and the United States Military Academy (3.9).
The rankings are based solely on peer survey of deans and senior faculty. Highlights of the college rankings will be published in the September 1 issue of U.S. News & World Report, available for newsstand purchase Monday,
August 25. The 2009 America's Best Colleges guidebook will be available as of Tuesday, August 26.
For more information about the rankings, visit the U.S. News Web site at http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/.
For specific information about engineering programs visit http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/spec-engineering.
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