Rice University

Rice University is one of the leading colleges in Texas. Deadlines for application are Early Decision - November 1 and Regular - January 1 . For more information, call 713-348-7423 .

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 0
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: N/A
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    720 - 770
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    770 - 800
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    34 - 35
  • Deadlines

    Early Decision
    November 1
    Regular
    January 1

Academics

  • Majors

    ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
    Architecture.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    Asian Studies/Civilization.
    French Studies.
    German Studies.
    Spanish and Iberian Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Ecology.
    Evolutionary Biology.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    ENGINEERING.
    Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
    Chemical Engineering.
    Civil Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
    Materials Engineering.
    Materials Science.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, General.
    Statistics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
    Cognitive Science.
    Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    Environmental Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy.
    Astrophysics.
    Chemical Physics.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Policy Analysis, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music History, Literature, and Theory.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Master's certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    Chris Martin '78
    President & CEO, The Provident Bank
    Laith Majali '05
    Earned the nation of Jordan its first ever Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Film
    Jack McKeon '63
    Former Major League Baseball manager (Florida Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres)
    Kerrii B. Anderson '79
    Former CEO of Wendy's International; director of the board of Worthington Industries and LabCorp
    Daniel Watts '04
    Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor featured in musicals including "Hamilton" and "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical"
    Maity Interiano '07
    Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of "Noticiero Univision", the weekend evening edition of the network's national newscast
    U.S. Navy Admiral William "Bill" E. Gortney (Ret.) '77
    Former Commander, US Fleet Forces Command, US Navy

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • Forms CSSProfile
    • Forms Divorced Parent
    • State Aid
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $52070
    Required Fees
    $825
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1300
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $4700
    Transportation for Commuters
    $300
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $14800
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal and Institutional
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Other
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    • ROTC and Veterans Administration benefits
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 98/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    4247
    Foreign Countries Represented
    55
  • Demographics

    • Asian 28.37%
    • African-American 7.95%
    • Hispanic 15.57%
    • Caucasian 29.65%
    • Male 51%
    • Female 49%
    • Аre out of state 56

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    69%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 97/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    99%
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    284
    Number of Honor Societies
    14
    Number of Social Sororities
    0
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston Navy ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    85%
    Graduate in 5 years
    93%
    Graduate in 6 years
    94%
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $72400
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    $134100
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $74200
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    $139500
    Percent High Job Meaning
    54%
    Percent STEM
    45%
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 95/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Mon-Fri (all yr)
      • Sat (Fall and Spring Semester only)
      • M-F 8:30am-5pm
      • Sat 9am-noon
      • 713-348-7423
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      varies