Rice University
- 6100 S Main
- Houston, TX 77005
- OPEID College Code: 00360400
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- General Phone: (713) 348-0000
- President: David W. Leebron
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 5,161
- College Mascot: Owls
Rice University - Details
Rice University Campus Map
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.rice.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.futureowls.rice.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,157 | 4,655 | 9,812 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,155 (22%) | 1,100 (24%) | 2,255 (23%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 392 (34%) | 397 (36%) | 789 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 763 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 284 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 650 | 750 |
| SAT ® Math | 670 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 640 | 750 |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 34 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 23% | 10% | 18% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,408 | $5,374 | $3,851 | $18,612 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 454 | 756 | 771 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $30,486 | $28,905 | $26,974 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $30,486 | $28,905 | $26,974 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $30,486 | $28,905 | $26,974 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,750 | $10,520 | $9,590 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,750 | $10,520 | $9,590 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| In-State | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| Out of State | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| In-State | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| Out of State | $43,586 | $41,775 | $38,914 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,836 | $31,255 | $29,324 |
| In-State | $32,836 | $31,255 | $29,324 |
| Out of State | $32,836 | $31,255 | $29,324 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,161 Undergraduate: 3,017 Graduate: 2,144
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,956 Female: 2,205
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,569 Female: 1,448
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,387 Female: 757
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,036 Part-Time: 125
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,985 Part-Time: 32
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,051 Part-Time: 93
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 848 | 16% |
| American Indian | 23 | 0.4% |
| Black | 283 | 5% |
| Asian | 756 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 9% |
| White | 2,505 | 49% |
| Unknown | 257 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 67 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,362 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,363 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 751 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,004 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 359 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 120 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 90 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 43 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,704 | 2,461 | 243 |
| Faculty Status | 719 | 613 | 106 |
| Tenured Faculty | 372 | 365 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 918 | 780 | 138 |
| Primarily Instruction | 9 | - | 9 |
| Primarily Research | 193 | 182 | 11 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 127 | 119 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 770 | 729 | 41 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 889 | 833 | 56 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 430 | 388 | 42 |
| Skilled Crafts | 78 | 75 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 340 | 335 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $111,068 (598) | $118,475 (422) | $93,308 (176) |
| Professor | $146,593 (257) | $147,203 (216) | $143,379 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $104,307 (110) | $104,232 (71) | $104,444 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $87,364 (126) | $90,496 (84) | $81,100 (42) |
| Instructor | $54,263 (18) | $54,773 (10) | $53,625 (8) |
| Lecturer | $58,944 (73) | $59,952 (33) | $58,113 (40) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $111,068 (598) | $118,475 (422) | $93,308 (176) |
| Professor | $146,593 (257) | $147,203 (216) | $143,379 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $104,307 (110) | $104,232 (71) | $104,444 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $87,364 (126) | $90,496 (84) | $81,100 (42) |
| Instructor | $54,263 (18) | $54,773 (10) | $53,625 (8) |
| Lecturer | $58,944 (73) | $59,952 (33) | $58,113 (40) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,395,208 | $6,637,602 | $3,757,606 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 493 | 295 | 198 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 365 | 230 | 135 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| All Track Combined | 222 | 114 | 108 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $283,558 | $82,261 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $97,402 | $39,862 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 90% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 88% |
| Female | 93% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 90% |
| Asian | 95% |
| Hispanic | 87% |
| White | 90% |
| Unknown | 91% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 77% |
| 5 Years | 89% |
| 6 Years | 90% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 4 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 12 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 12 | 30 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
