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Rice University

Rice University is a medium, private institution located in Houston, tx. Founded in 1912, Rice University offers undergraduate degrees in 137 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
4,789 undergraduates
$58,128 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Rice University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 8.0%
SAT score average 1553
ACT score average 35
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

November
01
16 days away Early Decision date

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January
04
80 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rice University is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Economics
Music
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,128
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,900
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $78,278
Average financial aid package $69,040
Estimated cost $9,238 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,128
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,900
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,850
Cost of attendance* $78,278
Average financial aid package $69,040
Estimated cost $9,238 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Rice University

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rice University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,789, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

8,961

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
21%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
29%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rice University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005
7133487423
https://www.rice.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rice University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rice University?

Rice University is located in Houston, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Rice University? 

The acceptance rate for Rice University is 8%.

What’s the average GPA for Rice University?

The average high school GPA for Rice University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rice University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rice University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $313,112.

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