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Rice University
Houston, TXPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 8% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rice University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 8%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
8% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
8%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering17% of degrees
Biological Sciences16% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $201,796
Earnings 5yr: $176,396
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $182,443
Earnings 5yr: $213,603
Debt: $12,381
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,656
Earnings 5yr: $139,102
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,575
Earnings 5yr: $104,828
Debt: $11,289
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,073
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,099
Earnings 5yr: $89,863
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,551
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,605
Earnings 5yr: $117,477
Debt: $13,178
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,932
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,970
Earnings 5yr: $105,734
Debt: $15,375
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,804
Earnings 5yr: $87,237
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,404
Earnings 5yr: $71,586
Debt: $10,000
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,913
Earnings 5yr: $71,816
Debt: $13,000
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,777
Earnings 5yr: $36,730
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $94,796
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $85,817
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,737
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,648
Debt: $12,505
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $67,158
Debt: $7,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,641
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,370
In-State Tuition$64,144
Out-of-State Tuition$64,144
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
6%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$79,751
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$89,718
Completion Signals
95%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,716
Est. Monthly Payment
$105/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
14%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$84,484
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