Rice University
Originally founded as the William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Literature, Science, and Art, Rice University is a 4-year private institution in Houston. Rice encompasses six colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 80 areas of study. Additionally, Rice is the first university in the nation to dedicate an entire department to Space Science and is noteworthy for helping create the first artificial heart. In addition to classroom space, Rice’s campus is home to the Moody Center for the Arts which focuses on transmedia works of art.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1482
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1, 2019 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,022
Total Number of Undergrads
3,970
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
81%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $49,112
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,112
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55%
Average Aid Per Year
$44,799
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
250
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
On Campus Women's Center
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Houston
San Francisco
Austin
Dallas
New York
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
44%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$65,400
What Students Are Saying
4.45
Average Rating
Rice is outstanding in all areas of college life, from academics, to partying, right down to the weather. I was a little hesitant to leave New York for Texas and pay a little bit more than my other college options, but honestly Rice was worth the other sacrifices. There's always something to be done at Rice, and I have never found myself bored.
Janet from Carmel, NY
Rice University's motto is unconventional wisdom, and the university promotes just that. Rice is a small private school that allows for people to have an opportunity to make a change, and for you to build relationships not only with other students, but with the faculty and staff as well. If you are looking for a place to express yourself and be challenged academically, then you have chosen the right place!
Nkemjika from Pearland, TX
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