11%

Acceptance Rate

$39,956

Avg.Financial Aid

003604

FAFSA Code

About Rice University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

7,124

Website

www.rice.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

A private university by the name of Rice University is located in Houston, TX. Rice University covers an area of 300 acres. Rice University was founded in the year 1912. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Rice University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Letters, Science, Art and its official colors are blue and gray. The total enrolment stands at 7,124 (Fall 2018) students at Rice University. Around 3,989 and 3,293 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 680 full time academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 100% of the students are 24 and under at Rice University. At RU around 32% are white, 26% are Asian, and 16% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 48% of the students are females and 52% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 108 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Peggy Whitson (Biochemist, Astronaut), James H. Newman (Physicist, Astronaut), John Doerr (Venture capitalist), and Joyce Carol Oates (Editor, Poet). Rice University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – C-USA. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, RU offers around 150 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $6 billion (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Rice University.

Location & Contact

Address

6100 S Main St

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 7133480000
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Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Rice University at the 21st position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

1st Jan

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

11%

SAT Range

1450 - 1560

ACT Range

33 - 35

Application Fee

$75

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Accept Common App

Yes

The admissions process is difficult albeit selective in its approach. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $75. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1470-1570, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Rice University is 34. However, those getting an ACT score less than 33 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 6100 S Main St, Houston, Texas 77005-1827. To gather more information, they can call them at (713) 348-0000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$23,202

Average Annual Cost

$46,600

Books And Supplies

$1,200

Other Fees

$750

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$14,000

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,600

Total One Year Cost

$65,150

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to RU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $67,102. The average annual tuition cost ($49,112), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($14,140), and budget for other expenses ($2,650) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

6:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

97%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$17,815

Faculty Overview

66%

Male Professors

34%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Economics

114 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

104 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

85 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

67 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

66 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

66 Graduates

Cognitive Science

56 Graduates

Psychology, General

53 Graduates

Architecture

40 Graduates

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

40 Graduates

Political Science and Government

39 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

39 Graduates

Statistics

38 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

31 Graduates

Public Policy Analysis

27 Graduates

History

27 Graduates

Sociology

26 Graduates

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

26 Graduates

Music

26 Graduates

Chemistry

25 Graduates

Civil Engineering

21 Graduates

Visual and Performing Arts, General

20 Graduates

Mathematics

18 Graduates

Biology, General

17 Graduates

Applied Mathematics

15 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

14 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

13 Graduates

Area Studies

12 Graduates

Philosophy

10 Graduates

Anthropology

8 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

7 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

7 Graduates

Nanotechnology

7 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

6 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

6 Graduates

Physics

5 Graduates

Astronomy and Astrophysics

3 Graduates

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

3 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

3 Graduates

Classics and Classical Languages, L...

2 Graduates

Classical and Ancient Studies

1 Graduates

Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

1 Graduates

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,992

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

14%

Full-time

98%

Part-time

2%

Students Gender

Male

52%

US National: 44%

Female

48%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

34% White

2% Unknown

7% Black

15% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

12% Non Resident alien

26% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

48%

Out Of State

38%

In State

14%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$77,708 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

72%

Averege Housing Cost

$9,600/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,400/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,400/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Owl

School Colors

blue and gray

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Conference USA

Total Male Athletes

232

Total Female Athletes

128

Intramural Sports

17

Sports Club

28

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by RU. At RU, $14,140 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Rice University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at RU costs around $4,400 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 52% male and 48% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$56,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$65,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$7,500

$14,683

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$78 - 152

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

58%

Average Aid Per Year

$39,956

Students Receiving Federal Grants

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,119

Students Receiving State Aid

16%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,752

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

58%

Average Aid Per Year

$37,893

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$56,991

$30K - $48K

$52,911

$48K - $75K

$52,442

$75K - $110K

$39,655

> $110K

$19,958

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$507,985

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$12,665,823

The financial aid department of Rice University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,358, whereas the financial aid is $42,560. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,845, while the institutional aid is $42,560. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at RU based on students' financial needs add up to $507,985 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $12,665,823.

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