Rose-Hulman Ranked No. 1 for 27th Consecutive Year as Nation’s Best Undergraduate Engineering College in U.S. News & World Report
For the 27th straight year, U.S. News ranked Rose-Hulman as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college. The civil, electrical and mechanical engineering programs also ranked No. 1 in the national survey of leaders in higher education.
For the 27th consecutive year, Rose-Hulman has been recognized as the nation’s No. 1 college for undergraduate engineering education in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide. The ranking is based on an annual survey of engineering deans and senior faculty across the country, who are asked to evaluate accredited undergraduate engineering programs. This recognition underscores the strong reputation Rose-Hulman holds among academic leaders nationwide.
Rose-Hulman has once again been ranked No. 1 nationally in academic department categories for mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Civil engineering also earned the No. 1 ranking, up one spot from last year. The college’s computer engineering program is ranked No. 2 nationally. Computer science, evaluated in a different category that includes more than 600 institutions offering computer science programs, placed among the top 11% nationwide.
“Having earned this No. 1 ranking for 27 consecutive years reflects Rose-Hulman’s unwavering commitment to excellence in engineering, science, and mathematics,” said President Robert A. Coons. “For more than 150 years, we have paired academic rigor with hands-on learning and a focus on student success—preparing generations of leaders and changemakers.”
Recent accolades further demonstrate Rose-Hulman’s excellence. It was named to Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges 2026 guide, including its Top 50 Small Colleges. Rose-Hulman also appears in Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges 2026, where it is praised for career placement, campus facilities, and high return on investment (ROI). Additionally, the Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges in America ranked Rose-Hulman No. 3 in Best Recommended Colleges by students and alumni, and No. 7 in Best Preparation for a Career. A 2025 study by Georgetown University also placed Rose-Hulman in the top 1% nationally for ROI.
“While we are honored by this continued recognition, we are committed to evolving, innovating, and ensuring that Rose-Hulman continues to lead in shaping the trailblazers, discoverers, and entrepreneurs of the future,” Coons added.
Rose-Hulman’s Early Action deadline to apply for the 2026–27 school year is Nov. 1, 2025. Apply at www.rose-hulman.edu/apply.