Rice University

Houston, TX • private • CSS Profile • DI | AAC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,836 • Total: 9,166
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
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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
95.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
89.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
98.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
6.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$75,960
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $57,210
Room & Board
$15,900
Books & Supplies
$2,850
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $3,221
$30,001-48,000 $3,666
$48,001-75,000 $1,348
$75,001-110,000 $18,783
$110,001+ $39,303
Students Receiving Pell Grants
63%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$20,587

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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