Rice University
6100 S MainHouston, TX 77005
(713) 348-0000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 949
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.rice.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $40,566.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $56,316.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $56,316.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Admissions
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2677 | 1402 | 8394 |
| Percent admitted | 15.1% | 15.02% | 15.19% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 35.45% | 36.73% | 5.17% |
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 680 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 790 |
| SAT Writing | 670 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 32 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 35 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 10 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 75% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 19% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,463.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 14% |
| Average state aid | $4,166.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 60% |
| Average institutional aid | $31,472.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 19% |
| Average student loan | $6,233.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/art Studies
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Atomic/Molecular Physics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Cognitive Science
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health Policy Analysis
- History
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Women's Studies
- Applied Mathematics
Rice University Scholarships
Texas Scholarships
Dr. Henry Cuellar Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Texas A&M; International University. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Texas Women's University who have an interest in pursuing a career in Nutrition and Food Science. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Bernice & Sis Beck Union State Bank Music Endowment
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolling/enrolled in Central Texas College at the district campus or service area campuses who are majoring in Fine Arts. Selection criteria is based on professional merit, and an audition. In addition to application student must submit academic transcript and a 300 word essay outlining goals, academic achievement, and community service. Applicants need only to fill out one scholarship application form for any or all of the awards the Foundation offers. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and/or application. more...
Genevieve Parkhill Lykes Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, leadership and potential. Preference given to students from the Houston, Texas area. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...
William Joseph Auguslus Nobles Family Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Submit FAFSA application (available January 2nd) for financial eligibility. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...