Campus Vibe
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.
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Average: 1553
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Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$12,640
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
9400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,716
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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Estimated from TX state average + large city premium