Rice University

Houston, Texas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1891Large citySEVP certified

About

William Marsh Rice University, also known as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1912, it spans 300 acres. The university consists of eight constituent schools in the fields of architecture, business, continuing studies, engineering, humanities, music, natural sciences, and social sciences. Established in 1912 as William M. Rice Institute for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice, Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Conference. Its teams are called the Rice Owls.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$67,857
Estimated total for international students: US$87,824

Net price calculatorfinancialaid.rice.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 4,776
Graduate students: 4,172
International undergraduates: 13%
Students per teacher: 6 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 8%
SAT: Reading and writing 740–770 · Maths 770–800
ACT: 34–35

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 95%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$90,773

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (135)

Bachelor's degrees55 subjects

AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCognitive ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNanotechnologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesOperations ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees49 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData ScienceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnergy Systems EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Computer InteractionInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNanotechnologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchOperations ResearchPhilosophyPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesSociologyStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees30 subjects

AnthropologyApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNanotechnologyPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesSociologyStatistics

Graduate certificates1 subject

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.