Rice University
Houston, TX
Questions and Answers
Joshua M.
6 hours ago
Can students chose their dorm roommates?
Jackson G.
1 day ago
Do you offer on-campus recycling programs for electronic waste and/or IT services to help with device malfunctions?
Kelli R.
2 days ago
If I got in, Would it be possible to attend Rice University for a year and then leave for 18 months for a church service mission and then return without reapplying?
Samantha C.
7 days ago
How does receiving financial aid from Rice University work after applying to the FASFA?
Alexis T.
18 days ago
What does the entering college process look like for high school applicants graduating with their AA, are they still allowed to participate in freshman orientation?
Sofia R.
18 days ago
Do Rice University students change dorms every year, or do they stay in the same housing all 4 years?
Academic details
1450-1560
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
33-35
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
6 to 1
Selectivity
Most Selective (11% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Diversity statistics
35% White
18% Asian
11% Hispanic
6% Black
3% Multiracial
Work at Rice University?
Answer student questions, suggest changes to this page, and more.
Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Software Engineer108k
Process Engineer92k
Data Scientist89k
Mechanical Engineer81k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)75k
Project Engineer73k
Architectural Designer57k
72.4kAvg. Early Career Pay
134.1kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
53%in High-Meaning careers
45%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$39,956
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,512
Average Pell Grant
$4,231
Average Federal Loans
$37,893
Average Institutional Grant
$10,678
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$49,112 / year
While we do our best to show up-to-date information, due to COVID-19 and other factors out of our control, it is possible that the data we are showing about test requirements, application deadlines, and more, are inaccurate. Please verify with the college itself via their website to ensure you are aware of all requirements and deadlines.