Rice University

Houston, TX • private • CSS Profile • I | AAC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,836 • Total: 9,166

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

6100 Main Street
Houston, TX
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Website

rice.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,467 (51.0%) • Female: 2,369 (49.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,385	28.6%
Black/African American	412	8.5%
Hispanic/Latino	791	16.4%
White	1,285	26.6%
Two or More Races	257	5.3%
International	606	12.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

7.9%

2,447 admitted from 31,059 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 730-770
Math: 770-800
Total: 1500-1570

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

34-36

Application Types Offered

ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/04/2026
RD:	01/04/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

95.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

89.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

98.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

6.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$82,414

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $62,874

Room & Board

$18,100

Books & Supplies

$1,440

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$5,827
$30,001-48,000	$563
$48,001-75,000	$3,217
$75,001-110,000	$17,755
$110,001+	$48,466

Students Receiving Pell Grants

63%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$20,587

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

AAC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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Common questions about Rice University

What is Rice University's acceptance rate?

Rice University accepts 8% of applicants, from 31,059 applications.

How much does Rice University cost?

Tuition and fees are $62,874. Families earning under $30,000 pay $5,827 on average after aid.

Does Rice University require SAT or ACT scores?

Rice University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Rice University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 34 and 36 on the ACT.

What is Rice University's graduation rate?

96% of students graduate within six years.