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
  • ROTC
  • Army Navy Air Force
    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.
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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
 
 
 
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    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
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,7325,44111,173
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
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam79289%
ACT ® Exam39044%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading640750
SAT ® Math680780
SAT ® Writing650740
 
ACT ® Composite3034
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 Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving20%12%18%68%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,078$4,048$3,677$23,917
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.4%0.6%1.1%
Number in Default639
Number in Repayment412454756
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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2009-102008-092007-08
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.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture Degree3928-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree5436
Biology Degree18--
Ecology Degree1013
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree1287-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree201015
 
Education
Secondary Education Degree-6-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree51714
Chemical Engineering Degree2449
Civil Engineering Degree186-
Electrical Engineering Degree331710
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree43-
Materials Engineering Degree1-1
Mechanical Engineering Degree44154
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree4654
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree5--
Womens Studies Degree2--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree2-4
German Language and Literature Degree2--
Linguistics Degree1421
Spanish Language and Literature Degree82-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4--
 
History
History Degree3855
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science Degree9--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree---
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Degree1--
Ancient Mediterranean, Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology Degree2--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-10-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree394
Mathematics Degree2235
Statistics Degree4147
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree-1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree555
Religious Studies Degree1662
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy Degree---
Astrophysics Degree33-
Atomic, Molecular Physics Degree-3-
Chemical Physics Degree3--
Chemistry Degree101116
Geology and Earth Science Degree1383
Physics Degree141216
Physics, Other Degree-79
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree4667
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy Degree1--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree29--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree19--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree615
Economics Degree5643
Political Science Degree5274
Sociology Degree16--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree29596
Visual and Performing Arts Degree20--
Art Studies Degree5--
 
 
    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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,06419%
American Indian180.3%
Black3186%
Asian86716%
Hispanic53910%
White2,42443%
Unknown3466%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18270.5%
Ages 18-191,42226%
Ages 20-211,47426%
Ages 22-2487316%
Ages 25-291,08820%
Ages 30-343877%
Ages 35-391573%
Ages 40-491062%
Ages 50-65360.6%
Age Over 6560.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,7572,514243
Faculty Status71662789
Tenured Faculty3883799
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service960821139
Primarily Instruction10-10
Primarily Research21820216
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1261206
Other Professionals78774641
Technical and/or Paraprofessional88482757
Clerical And Secretarial42037644
Skilled Crafts74722
Service and/or Maintenance3463424
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$10,717,625$6,901,158$3,816,467
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes498293205
Unduplicated Athletes369233136
Baseball3939-
Basketball311516
All Track Combined223107116
Football108108-
Golf1212-
Soccer29-29
Swimming and Diving23-23
Tennis20128
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$256,742$75,711
Assistant Coaches-$92,774$40,237
 
Coaches
All Coaches522923
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students93%
 
By Gender
Male93%
Female93%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien89%
American Indian100%
Black100%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
White93%
Unknown92%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less83%
5 Years92%
6 Years93%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related23
Liquor Related34
On Campus
Weapons Related-4
Drug Related39
Liquor Related78
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary312
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery21
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary1230
Vehicle Theft25
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