Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology enrolled a record number of students this fall, the school announced Friday.
The private college, known for its engineering and technology programs, enrolled 2,325 students, a 3.6 percent increase over last year. The previous record was 2,316 students in 2014 and 2015.
This fall marks another milestone: a fall class with more than 620 new students. That has only happened four times since 1874.
This year marks Rose-Hulman’s 150th anniversary.
“We’re building upon our past successes and looking forward to a special 2024-25 school year, featuring the celebration of our 150-year sesquicentennial,” said Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons.
“We’ve welcomed an exceptional incoming class that’s academically talented and a diverse group that represents a rich mix of geographies, races, and genders, all united by a shared commitment to excellence. They have joined a group of outstanding returning students, many of whom have started gaining work experiences in their STEM fields through exciting internships, co-ops, and undergraduate research opportunities.”
Rose-Hulman also received a $30.5 million gift from the Lilly Endowmentin August through its College and Community Collaboration initiative. The funds will benefit the college’s “Trails to Innovation,” an innovation complex on campus. It’s the largest gift in Rose-Hulman’s history.
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