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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 20,923 prospective students applied, and 2,328 were granted admission. Of those admitted 960 enrolled in the school. 6,765 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 359 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $46,600 plus fees of $750. Rice is ranked 8 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1450/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $750 |
| Room and Board | $14,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,150 |
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.