Rice University
Houston, Texas
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 4.17
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Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States, established in 1912. It spans 300 acres and comprises eight schools covering architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. The university is classified as an R1 doctoral institution, has belonged to the Association of American Universities since 1985, and competes in…
- Rankings
#3 (Princeton Review)▼
Best College Newspaper
Ranked #3 in Best College Newspaper (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Friendliest Students
Ranked #9 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Quality of Life
Ranked #11 in Best Quality of Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National rank
Ranked #12 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Great Financial Aid
Ranked #13 in Great Financial Aid (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Love These Colleges
- Tuition — In-State
$58,128▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $78,278
Room & Board: $15,900
Books & Supplies: $1,400
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $53,526
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$58,128▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $78,278
Room & Board: $15,900
Books & Supplies: $1,400
Receive Aid: 66%
Avg Grant Aid: $53,526
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.94 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1500–1570▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1500–1570
SAT ERW: 730–770
SAT Math: 770–800
ACT Composite: 34–36
- Admit Rate
- 8%
- Avg HS GPA
- 4.17
- Total Enrollment
- 8,556
- Undergrad
- 4,574
- Graduate
- 3,982
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Retention Rate
- 98%
- Graduation Rate
- 96%
- Official Portal
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6100 S Main St, Houston, Texas, 77005-1827
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