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
Address6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone713-348-0000
WEBwww.rice.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionfutureowls.rice.edu/home.aspx
Online Applicationfutureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Apply.asp
Financial Aidfinancialaid.rice.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://financialaid.rice.edu/calculate-my-cost
Veterans Tuitionmilitary.rice.edu/
Athletichttps://riceowls.com/sports/2018/7/17/athleteservices-academic-awards-html.aspx
Disability Servicewww.dss.rice.edu/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with very high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Rice University is 8.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.07%. The application fees are $75 for undergraduate programs and $85 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate8.68 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)44.07 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$85

Tuition & Fees

Rice's 2024 tuition & fees is $58,128 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.76% compared to the last year's rate ($54,960).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $54,462. The graduate tuition increased by 4.05% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$58,128
Graduate Tuition & Fees$54,462
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 8,672 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 498 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Rice has 4,494 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,178 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students8,672
Undergraduate Students4,494
Graduate Students4,178
Online Enrollment498

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Rice offers 162 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Rice
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs162 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
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