Rice Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 8.00%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1550. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $61,247
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Rice:
- Total Enrollment: 8,961, including 541 online students
- 4,789 Undergraduate, 4,172 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 55.6% men, 44.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 95%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 97%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 164 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 94 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Rice Overview
Rice University (Rice) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Rice's tuition & fees is $61,247 for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,440.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,961 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
Rice's acceptance rate is 8.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 44.20%. The median SAT score is 1550 and the ACT score is 35.
Rice ranked 15th in National Universities and 1st in Texas Colleges rankings. Rice University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rice University is $61,247. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $57,030.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $64,533 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $59,719.
| Undergraduate | $61,247 |
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| Graduate | $57,030 |
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| Undergraduate | $64,533 |
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| Graduate | $59,719 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rice University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Rice
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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