Rice University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,533
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Acceptance rate	10%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	92%

Located in Houston, Texas, Rice is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Rice is 10%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Rice University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Rice emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rice boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

9.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,895

Cost of attendance at Rice University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,895

Cost of attendance at Rice University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Rice University received on average $51,036 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$51,036

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	169	17%	$5,149	$870,248
Other Federal Grant	498	50%	$4,372	$2,177,048
State Grant/Scholarships	36	4%	$3,563	$128,250
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	601	61%	$47,455	$28,520,361
Total Grant & Scholarships	604	61%	$51,036	$30,825,659

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rice University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rice University students is 92.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 90.8%.

92.3%

asian 98.0% 245 students
African American 82.3% 51 students
white 90.4% 320 students
unknown 100.0% 17 students
hispanic 90.6% 115 students
International Students 92.8% 103 students
Mixed Race 92.7% 38 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rice University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rice University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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