Rice University
tuition & fees
$61,247
graduate tuition & fees
$57,030
acceptance rate
8%
Student Population
8,961
online students
541
Number of Programs
164
Financial Aid Amount
$54,440
SAT Scores
1,550
Graduation Rate
95%
Rice University is a Private, 4 years college located in Houston, Texas. Rice ranked 15th in National Universities, 147th in World Universities, and 1st in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 8,961 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Rice's acceptance rate is 8.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Rice University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Rice University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827 |
| Phone | 713-348-0000 |
| WEB | https://www.rice.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admission.rice.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admission.rice.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.rice.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.rice.edu/cost-attendance/estimate-your-cost |
| Veterans Tuition | https://military.rice.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://riceowls.com/sports/2018/7/17/athleteservices-academic-awards-html |
| Disability Service | https://drc.rice.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Rice University is 8.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.20%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 44.20 % |
Tuition & Fees
Rice's 2025 tuition & fees is $61,247 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.37% compared to the last year's rate ($58,128).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $57,030. The graduate tuition increased by 4.72% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $61,247 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $57,030 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 8,961 students have enrolled at Rice (2024-2025). Among them, 541 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Rice has 4,789 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,172 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,961 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,789 |
| Graduate Students | 4,172 |
| Online Enrollment | 541 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Rice offers 164 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Rice
| Number of programs | 164 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |