Rice University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #197 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #98 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #86 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 16 | In Houston |
| #25 of 1,803 | For Biomedical Engineering |
| Top100 | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Undergraduates
- 4,574
- Graduates
- 3,982
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rice.edu
Rice University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rice University has an acceptance rate of 8% and is among the top 2% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Applicants | 31,059 | 15,982 | 15,077 |
| Admissions | 2,447 | 1,233 | 1,214 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,125 | 562 | 563 |
236 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
483 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
567 or 50%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1500
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rice University are 1500-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
243 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 34
or below
75% of them
had 36
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rice University are 34-36 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2261 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 2259 (26%) |
| Asian | 1801 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 1102 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 631 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 329 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 155 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rice University is $20,587 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $3,221 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,666 |
| $48-75K | $1,348 |
| $75-110K | $18,783 |
| $110K+ | $39,303 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,210 | $53,712 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,210 | $53,712 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,210 | $53,712 |
| Fee in-district | $918 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $918 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $918 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,477 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,900 |
| Room charge | $10,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,500 |
Rice University majors
Rice University has granted 1,052 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 1,422 master's across 52 programs, and 257 doctorate degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rice University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 | 631 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 158 | 281 | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 65 | 15 | 6 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 22 | 43 | 20 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 29 | 34 | 21 |
| Statistics, General | 40 | 34 | 9 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 70 | ||
| Economics, General | 59 | 4 | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 16 | 24 | 22 |
| Chemical Engineering | 29 | 13 | 19 |
| Psychology, General | 52 | 3 | 5 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 52 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 47 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 31 | 7 | 8 |
| Data Science, General | 42 | ||
| Neuroscience | 42 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | 6 | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 17 | 20 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 17 | 20 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 35 | ||
| Stringed Instruments | 5 | 27 | 3 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 17 | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Architecture | 18 | 7 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Nanotechnology | 3 | 10 | 10 |
| History, General | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 20 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | 2 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 17 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 16 | ||
| Operations Research | 2 | 13 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 8 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Physics, Other | 7 | 3 | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 | 8 | |
| Linguistics | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Woodwind Instruments | 9 | ||
| Brass Instruments | 3 | 5 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | 4 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | 3 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 4 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 5 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 5 | ||
| Percussion Instruments | 1 | 3 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Astrophysics | 1 | ||
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,052 | 1,422 | 257 |
Rice University has a graduation rate of 96%, which is among the 2% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 96% | 94% | 97% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rice University is a world-class research university with 71,750 scientific papers published and 3,261,823 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 694 | 10020 |
| 1993 | 671 | 11226 |
| 1994 | 783 | 12371 |
| 1995 | 767 | 12364 |
| 1996 | 782 | 14577 |
| 1997 | 870 | 14993 |
| 1998 | 876 | 17096 |
| 1999 | 912 | 19280 |
| 2000 | 904 | 21691 |
| 2001 | 968 | 24138 |
| 2002 | 1491 | 35415 |
| 2003 | 1521 | 37912 |
| 2004 | 1443 | 44036 |
| 2005 | 1584 | 53401 |
| 2006 | 1716 | 59704 |
| 2007 | 1825 | 67575 |
| 2008 | 1938 | 74820 |
| 2009 | 1965 | 82661 |
| 2010 | 2106 | 93964 |
| 2011 | 2045 | 108855 |
| 2012 | 2269 | 119248 |
| 2013 | 2329 | 130038 |
| 2014 | 2763 | 139027 |
| 2015 | 2433 | 145821 |
| 2016 | 2634 | 154871 |
| 2017 | 2657 | 162521 |
| 2018 | 2741 | 174768 |
| 2019 | 2894 | 192013 |
| 2020 | 3385 | 213213 |
| 2021 | 3139 | 230550 |
| 2022 | 3036 | 218407 |
| 2023 | 3225 | 222684 |
| 2024 | 2724 | 215658 |
Rice University alumni
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Howard Hughes
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotproducermilitary flight engineerentrepreneurfilm producer
- Biography
-
Howard Robard Hughes Jr. was an American aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, investor, philanthropist and aircraft pilot. He was best known during his lifetime as one of the richest and most influential people in the world. He first became prominent as a film producer, and then as an important figure in the aviation industry. Later in life, he became known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle—oddities that were caused in part by his worsening obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic pain from a near-fatal plane crash, and increasing deafness.
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Joyce Carol Oates
- Occupations
- screenwriternovelistpoetdiaristprofessor
- Biography
-
Joyce Carol Oates is an American writer. Oates published her first book in 1963, and has since published 58 novels, a number of plays and novellas, and many volumes of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Her novels Black Water (1992), What I Lived For (1994), and Blonde (2000), and her short story collections The Wheel of Love (1970) and Lovely, Dark, Deep: Stories (2014) were each finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. She has won many awards for her writing, including the National Book Award, for her novel Them (1969), two O. Henry Awards, the National Humanities Medal, and the Jerusalem Prize (2019).
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George P. Bush
- Occupations
- businesspersonmilitary officerpoliticianteacherlawyer
- Biography
-
George Prescott Bush is an American politician and attorney who served as the commissioner of the Texas General Land Office from 2015 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Bush unsuccessfully campaigned for the party's nomination in the 2022 Texas Attorney General election.
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Glenn Youngkin
- Enrolled in Rice University
- 1985-1990 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- business executivepoliticianwriterinvestment bankerbasketball player
- Biography
-
Glenn Allen Youngkin is an American businessman and politician serving as the 74th governor of Virginia since 2022. A member of the Republican Party, he spent 25 years at the private-equity firm The Carlyle Group, where he became co-CEO in 2018. He resigned from the position in 2020 to run for governor.
General info
| Founded | 1891 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Letters, Science, Art |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,743 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6100 S Main St Houston, Texas, 77005-1827 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 7133480000 |