Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003604
- Phone: (713) 644-7777
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
8.72%FINANCIAL AID RATE
69%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$35,406Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Rice University
7651 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX
Rice University is a nonprofit private institution located in Houston, Texas and provides a large number of program options for students. Over five thousand students enroll at Rice University per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Social Sciences
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
- Visual And Performing Arts
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 30 - 34 on the ACT or 1980 - 2290 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Only 19 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found at futureowls.rice.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $39,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $9,100. Students at Rice University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Rice University Owls participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-A)
For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.rice.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Rice University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Rice University has a total student population of about 7,100, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $48,000-$58,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $2,000-$2,400 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 69% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 58% | $39,956 |
Receiving Student Loans | 15% | $7,531 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Rice University may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Rice University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Conference Usa)
- Basketball (Conference Usa)
- Track and Field (Conference Usa)
- Football (Conference Usa)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Rice University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (B, D, M)
- Math (B, D, M)
- Computational and Applied Mathematics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Astrophysics (B)
- Astronomy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Voice and Opera (B, M)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
- Music
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- University of St Thomas - Houston in San Antonio, TX (1 miles away)
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- Concordia University - Texas in Clarendon, TX (145 miles away)
- Southwestern University in Waxahachie, TX (151 miles away)
- Texas Lutheran University in Fort Worth, TX (156 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003604
- Phone: (713) 644-7777
- School Homepage