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  • 4 Year
  • HOUSTON, TX
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Rice University

  • A+
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  • 4 Year
  • HOUSTON, TX
  • 1,079 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    We’re keeping the Rice community safe and healthy by taking steps to protect everyone on campus. We expect all members of our community to return in-person for the start of the fall 2022 semester. Students enrolled on campus for the 2022-2023 academic year are expected (but not required) to have completed a full vaccination series for COVID-19. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      A+
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
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    6100 S MAIN ST
    HOUSTON, TX 77005
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    About Rice...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Conference USA
    From Rice University

    Rice University sits in the heart of Houston on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus next to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District. Our tight-knit student community, engaging campus life and groundbreaking research opportunities attract talented students from all over the world who choose from more than 50 majors across seven schools of study. See how Rice can help you find and follow your passions into a lifelong career.

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    Rice University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Acceptance Rate
    11%
    SAT Range
    1460-1570
    ACT Range
    34-36
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,215 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $47,887 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    70%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 67 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 83 responses
    46%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 83 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Information Science
      125 Graduates
    • Economics
      86 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      71 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      54 Graduates
    • Psychology
      50 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      48 Graduates
    • Cognitive Science
      45 Graduates
    • Architecture
      39 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      39 Graduates
    • Electrical Engineering
      38 Graduates
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    The Rice Investment Expansion

    The Rice Investment, our signature financial aid program, makes education affordable for all low- and middle-income domestic students who demonstrate talent, initiative and drive to positively impact the world. This year, we furthered that investment two ways by expanding the income ranges and going completely loan-free, regardless of whether you qualify for the Rice Investment.

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      31%
    • On Campus
      69%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,150 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    90
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Friendly
      38%
    • Work hard, Play hard
      19%
    • Nerdy
      9%
    • Active
      6%
    • Apathetic
      6%
    • Happy
      6%
    • Stressed
      6%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    Poll
    98%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 63 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 106 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 52 responses
    • Work Hard. Play slightly less hard.
      42%
    • Work hard, play hard
      17%
    • High-pressure
      13%
    • Wonderful
      12%
    • Work hard and enjoy it
      10%
    • Home away from home
      2%
    • Strict
      2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $65,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    94%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    89%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 38 responses
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