Overview
What if your next four years exceeded all expectations? Rice University sits in the heart of Houston on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus next to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District. As a top-tier research institution, we offer more than 50 majors across seven schools of study, and students have the freedom and ability to choose their own path. Our tight-knit student community, engaging campus life and groundbreaking research opportunities attract talented students from all over the world with a desire to cultivate their passions and impact the world around them. By focusing on a culture of care, students find an environment of collaboration over competition. This combination of excellence in academics and a vibrant and caring student life forms the heart of the Rice community.
Acceptance Rate:
9%
Average Net Price:
$19,902
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1514
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $58,128 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $58,128 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$51,955
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,746
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$49,672
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4286
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,746
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$117,932,536
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,361,329
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,818
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$117
Students receiving federal loans
7%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,897
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,838
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
31443
Students Applied
5%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
34
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 4 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
53%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1514
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,672
Total Number of Undergrads
4,494
0
100
85%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
94%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
78
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
54
Countries Represented
81
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
14%
Student Organizations
311
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
64%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Owls
School Colors
blue and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
232
Total Female Athletes
128
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
32
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Rice University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$82,267
Top 5 Cities
Houston
San Francisco
Austin
Dallas
New York
Top 5 Employers
Rice University
Baylor College of Medicine
Google
Shell
ExxonMobil
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Research
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$117
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingMost professors teach well, and expect students to attend lectures and read the assigned material, which leads to good retention of information. Unfortunately, the workload can be somewhat heavy at times, depending on classes taken.
Bianca from Angel Fire, NM
Rice University is an all-around perfect school. The quality of life her is top notch; we have some of the happiest college students in the country. Of course, academic opportunity is well worth its cost.
Emily from Catasauqua, PA
The professors are great and they teach really well, aiming to make sure we learn lots but all the while ensuring that it's manageable and most importantly understandable. The TAs also hold many review sessions a week to help reinforce lessons from class and also aid with homework.
Alexander from San Diego, CA
Rice does a cool thing with general education. Instead of requiring certain courses in several areas, they require 12 hours in each of three distribution lists. This means that if you're a humanities major you don't have to take Chemistry or Economics if you're an engineer (unless for some reason it's included in your major requirements).
Scott from Crown Point, IN
Rice is outstanding in all areas of college life, from academics, to partying, right down to the weather. I was a little hesitant to leave New York for Texas and pay a little bit more than my other college options, but honestly Rice was worth the other sacrifices. There's always something to be done at Rice, and I have never found myself bored.
Janet from Carmel, NY
The people--students, professors, staff--are kind and open, establishing a great atmosphere to make friends, have fun, and of course, learn. Academics are difficult as expected, but the help that is accessible to you really does get you through the class. The activities outside of classes are limitless, ranging from cultural clubs to athletics to tons of study breaks and parties.
Rachel from Oklahoma City, OK
Rice University's motto is unconventional wisdom, and the university promotes just that. Rice is a small private school that allows for people to have an opportunity to make a change, and for you to build relationships not only with other students, but with the faculty and staff as well. If you are looking for a place to express yourself and be challenged academically, then you have chosen the right place!
Nkemjika from Pearland, TX
Very rigorous academics. Loving and welcoming environment. Extremely friendly and helpful people.
Andrea from TX
The campus is beautiful. It is surrounded by trees around and not visible from the outside, the city. It has lots of trees and luscious, green grass to sit and enjoy nature.
Fernando from Houston, TX
This university is great for people wishing to pioneer in an intellectual environment. With people from all backgrounds, even visitors will get a chance to meet people from places they've barely heard of. At Rice, it seems that they value the well-being of their students and of their student community.
Juan from Spring, TX
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