Overview
Enrollment
Located in Houston, Texas, Rice University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 29,544 prospective students applied, and 2,802 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,226 enrolled in the school. 7,848 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 437 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,070 plus fees of $825. Rice is ranked 9 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Rice is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Rice University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#9 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Texas
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#7 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1490/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $825 |
| Room and Board | $14,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,745 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 18% |
| Engineering | 18% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227757 IPEDS survey data for Rice University.
Current students may use the Rice University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.