About Rice University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
7,124
Website
www.rice.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
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.
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
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
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
$23,202
Average Annual Cost
$46,600
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$750
Room And Board
$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
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$17,815
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,992
Socio-Economic Diversity
14%
Part-time
2%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$78 - 152
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$39,956
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,119
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,752
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$37,893
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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.
Other Colleges In Texas
San Marcos, Texas
Waco, Texas
Wichita Falls, Texas
Near By Colleges
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Other Private not-for-profit Colleges
Los Alamitos, California
Baltimore, Maryland
Saint Louis, Missouri
