Rice University
As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.
School Information
Houston, Texas 77005-1827
P: (713) 348-0000
Calendar: Semester
Locale: City: Large
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Locale: City: Large
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Students & Faculty
Students
- 6,503Total Students
- 3,581Male Students
- 2,922Female Students
- 1,185Total Intl Students
- 721Intl Male Students
- 464Intl Female Students
Faculty
- Not setTotal Faculty
- 1,729Male Faculty
- 757Female Faculty
- 9:1Student/Fac Ratio
Tuition Information
$
35,551
Out of State Tuition
$
800
Books & Supplies
$
12,270
Room & Board
$
1,550
Other Expenses
$
50,171
Total
Admissions
13,816
total applicants
19%
admitted (2600)
7%
enrolled (1000)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
680-780
Math
650-750
Reading
650-760
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
30-34
Composite
29-35
Math
31-35
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
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