Rice University
private · Founded 1912 · Houston, TX
Acceptance Rate
7.90%
Enrollment
8,556
Tuition & Fees
$59,046
Graduation Rate
96.00%
Retention Rate
98.00%
Off-Campus Needed
2,053
Rice Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Rice?
Rice admitted just 2,447 of 31,059 applicants — a 7.90% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
87% below state avg
61% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
730–770
SAT Math
770–800
ACT Composite
34–36
Coming to Rice from out of state?
65% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for Rice, start your housing search early — only 76.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near RiceWhat Will Rice Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 63.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
9% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $2,384 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Rice's on-campus room and board adds up to $15,900 per year ($1,325/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,400 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $867/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $5,500 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 3,477 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Rice?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
158 graduates · 31.65% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
70 graduates · 51.43% women
Mechanical Engineering.
65 graduates · 32.31% women
Economics, General.
59 graduates · 38.98% women
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology.
52 graduates · 65.38% women
Psychology, General.
52 graduates · 71.15% women
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
47 graduates · 23.4% women
Neuroscience.
42 graduates · 54.76% women
Statistics, General.
40 graduates · 57.5% women
Cognitive Science, General.
35 graduates · 71.43% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 3,982 graduate students and only 3,477 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Rice?
Houston, TX — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Rice Photos
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Neighborhoods near Rice
Where students live around Rice University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Rice Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Rice reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Rice?
98.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 96.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
15% above state avg
40% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Rice Reviews
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2,053 Rice Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 8,556 students and only 3,477 dorm beds, 24% of Rice students live off campus.
4,574
Undergraduates
3,982
Graduate Students
2,053
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Rice University.