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
8%Acceptance
1553SAT Avg
4,562Students
6:1Student:Faculty
96%Grad Rate
$89,718Earnings 10yr
$12,640Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate7.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1553
Reading & WritingMid: 745
730770
MathMid: 785
770800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 35
3436
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
Programs (131)
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
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Source: Wikipedia