Rose-Hulman ranked #1 for engineering

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is topping one national list for its engineering success.

That's according to US News and World Report's Undergraduate Engineering List.

It reports Rose Hulman ranked number one in several categories. They include chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering.

On average, the school received a 4.6 ranking on a scale of 5.

Rob Coons, Interim President of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology says, "We're very pleased and honored that we can be a part of the esteemed group. There are a number of very prestigious institutions that are a part of that list, and it's very pleasing and rewarding to have Rose-Hulman be a part of that list."

This is the 14th year in a row Rose-Hulman has topped the list.

The information can be found in the 2013 College Guidebook. It will be released next Tuesday.