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 - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 5,576
- College Mascot: Owls
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Rice University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
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- 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.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Rice University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: futureowls.rice.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,732 | 5,441 | 11,173 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,261 (22%) | 1,234 (23%) | 2,495 (22%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 465 (37%) | 429 (35%) | 894 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 792 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 390 | 44% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 640 | 750 |
| SAT ® Math | 680 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 650 | 740 |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 34 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 12% | 18% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,078 | $4,048 | $3,677 | $23,917 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 412 | 454 | 756 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $32,057 | $30,486 | $28,905 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $32,057 | $30,486 | $28,905 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $32,057 | $30,486 | $28,905 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,230 | $10,750 | $10,520 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,230 | $10,750 | $10,520 |
| 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 | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| In-State | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| Out of State | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| In-State | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| Out of State | $45,637 | $43,586 | $41,775 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $34,407 | $32,836 | $31,255 |
| In-State | $34,407 | $32,836 | $31,255 |
| Out of State | $34,407 | $32,836 | $31,255 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,576 Undergraduate: 3,299 Graduate: 2,277
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,166 Female: 2,410
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,717 Female: 1,582
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,449 Female: 828
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,451 Part-Time: 125
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,262 Part-Time: 37
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,189 Part-Time: 88
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,064 | 19% |
| American Indian | 18 | 0.3% |
| Black | 318 | 6% |
| Asian | 867 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 539 | 10% |
| White | 2,424 | 43% |
| Unknown | 346 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 27 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,422 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,474 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 873 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,088 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 387 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 157 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 106 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 36 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 6 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,757 | 2,514 | 243 |
| Faculty Status | 716 | 627 | 89 |
| Tenured Faculty | 388 | 379 | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 960 | 821 | 139 |
| Primarily Instruction | 10 | - | 10 |
| Primarily Research | 218 | 202 | 16 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 126 | 120 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 787 | 746 | 41 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 884 | 827 | 57 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 420 | 376 | 44 |
| Skilled Crafts | 74 | 72 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 346 | 342 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,411 (619) | $121,219 (431) | $95,511 (188) |
| Professor | $151,795 (269) | $152,766 (220) | $147,439 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $105,686 (112) | $107,166 (77) | $102,431 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,164 (134) | $88,477 (82) | $79,939 (52) |
| Instructor | $53,851 (19) | $54,244 (10) | $53,414 (9) |
| Lecturer | $60,036 (73) | $61,351 (35) | $58,825 (38) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,411 (619) | $121,219 (431) | $95,511 (188) |
| Professor | $151,795 (269) | $152,766 (220) | $147,439 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $105,686 (112) | $107,166 (77) | $102,431 (35) |
| Assistant Professor | $85,164 (134) | $88,477 (82) | $79,939 (52) |
| Instructor | $53,851 (19) | $54,244 (10) | $53,414 (9) |
| Lecturer | $60,036 (73) | $61,351 (35) | $58,825 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,717,625 | $6,901,158 | $3,816,467 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 498 | 293 | 205 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 369 | 233 | 136 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 223 | 107 | 116 |
| Football | 108 | 108 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Swimming and Diving | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $256,742 | $75,711 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $92,774 | $40,237 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| 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 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 93% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 93% |
| Female | 93% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 89% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 98% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| White | 93% |
| Unknown | 92% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 83% |
| 5 Years | 92% |
| 6 Years | 93% |
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 |
Rice University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Rice University
- Reviewed on: March 19, 2012
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- I want to go here so badly! I have heard such great things about Rice!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
