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Rice University Science & Tech Programs

Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, TX. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Rice University Rankings

Rice University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#7 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#93 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Rice University?

Contact details for Rice University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone:	7133480000
Website:	www.rice.edu/
Admissions:	futureowls.rice.edu/home.aspx
Financial Aid:	financialaid.rice.edu/

How Do I Get Into Rice University?

You can apply to Rice University online at: admission.rice.edu/apply

Rice University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rice University

These are the things Rice University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rice University?

Rice University admits 8%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 44% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

48% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Rice University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Rice University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Rice University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,033	1,330	8%
Women	15,436	1,267	8%

Can I Afford Rice University?

The average net price after aid at Rice University is $12,640. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$60,314
In-State Fees	$933
Out-of-State Tuition	$60,314
Out-of-State Fees	$933
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$61,247
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$61,247

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Rice University receive some form of financial aid (1,121 students).

Approximately 61% of students at Rice University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $54,440 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,008.

Student Loan Debt

6% of Rice University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,202 per year.

Rice University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,473 students enrolled at Rice University. Rice University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,562 undergraduate students at Rice University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rice University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,322
Black or African American	360
Hispanic	757
White	1,163
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	250
Non-Resident	593

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rice University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	433
California	110
New York	52
Florida	30
New Jersey	25

Additionally, approximately 13.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rice University Graduate Student Diversity

3,982 of Rice University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rice University, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rice University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	497
Black or African American	242
Hispanic	386
White	1,047
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	87
Non-Resident	1,612

Online Learning at Rice University

Rice University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

83 undergraduate students at Rice University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 208 students took at least one online class and 541 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Rice University

These science & tech programs are offered at Rice University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology	16	16	—	32
Architecture	22	3	—	25

Academic Programs at Rice University

Rice University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rice University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.