Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
PrivateUrban

Rice University

Houston, Texas 77005-1827

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Mid-SizeUrbanHighly SelectivePrivateEngineering FocusSTEM Strong

Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Rice University is a private institution in Houston with particular strength in biology and engineering. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

96% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $89,718 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,640.

Established
1912
Motto
"Letters, Science, Art"
Mascot
Sammy the Owl
Type
Private research university
Conference
American Athletic Conference since 2023
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
8%Acceptance
1553SAT Avg
4,562Students
6:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$89,718Earnings 10yr
$12,640Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rice University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate7.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1553

Reading & WritingMid: 745
730770
MathMid: 785
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3436

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

7.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1553

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,128
Room & Board$15,900
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$74,110
Average Net Price$12,640
Median Debt at Graduation$11,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,221
$30–48K$3,666
$48–75K$1,348
$75–110K$18,783
$110K+$39,303

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,640

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

93.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,716

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (131)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,562
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 30%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate95.7%
Freshman Retention97.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$79,751
8 Years$78,690
10 Years$89,718

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$75,200
Men
$108,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
Forbes
#12
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#63

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Rice University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Rice University — v2 Preview — TourStack