Rice University
Rice University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Houston, TX. It enrolls about 8,556 students and admits roughly 8% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Houston, TX 77005 |
| County | Harris County |
| Enrollment | 8,556 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
| Applicants / admitted | 31,059 / 2,447 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $58,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $58,128 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 98% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 730–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–36 |
| Website | www.rice.edu/ |
| Phone | 7133480000 |
Admissions
About 31,059 students applied and 2,447 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,125 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $58,128 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,043 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Rice University is in Houston, TX, Harris County. Its coordinates are 29.7179, -95.4020.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rice University?
About 8% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 31,059 applicants.
How much does Rice University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $58,128 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Rice University?
About 8,556 students are enrolled.