CollegeGrad School
Rice University
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Houston, TX
- 1,048 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA+
- CampusA+
- AthleticsA
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA+
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA+
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB-
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 six schools of study. See how Rice can help you find and follow your passions into a lifelong career.
Rice University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11%
SAT Range
1450-1560
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
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Cost
Net Price
$23,202/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$39,956/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
69%
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
- 75%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.79 responses
- 48%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.79 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
127 GraduatesInformation Science
90 GraduatesChemical Engineering
72 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
67 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
67 GraduatesBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
54 GraduatesCognitive Science
51 GraduatesPsychology
49 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
42 GraduatesArchitecture
40 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,899Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
93
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 97%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.59 responses
Poll
- 66%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.102 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$65,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
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
Rice University Reviews
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When classes were moved online, it was hard on everyone, students and teachers alike. But everyone was really good at adapting and most professors were very open to adjusting for students' needs, especially non-STEM professors. Summer courses were a bit better because profs could design them specifically to be online, instead of having to change suddenly halfway through the semester. Also, the university made profs take training programs in online instruction and pedagogy specific to virtual learning so that they will be more prepared for the upcoming semester(s), which will be heavy on virtual learning. Additionally, the profs and the university leadership have been so communicative through these uncertain times, with the university sending out weekly updates since april on evolving covid plans, which i very much appreciate.
The culture at Rice is amazing! We are a diverse community of scholars who value collaboration, not cut-throat competition. We value what known as a "culture of care," and I believe this makes us unique from all other elite schools. The professors are amazing, classes push you and challenge former beliefs, and the community becomes family. Rice University is an amazing place, even with intense academics.
I cannot imagine a better school for me. Everyone here is so friendly, supportive, and welcoming of one another. O week is one of the best kept secrets of this school, where you undoubtedly form relationships that will last you the rest of college. They have so many systems in place, like RHAs, fellows, magisters, clubs, and residential colleges, to support students. Every residential college has its own distinct culture and helps students have a smaller home within the larger rice community. On top of all that, the campus is absolutely breathtaking.