Rice University
Houston, TX
Rice is a private research university in Houston, known for its small class sizes and strong engineering programs.
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Tuition
$58,128
Acceptance
8%
Students
8,544
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$58,128
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,128
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,900
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 8.2×Graduates earn about 8.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
96%
Freshman Retention
98%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
8%
SAT range
1500 - 1570
ACT range
34 - 36
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
8,544
Undergrads
4,562
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
250
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
160
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.73
Property Rate / 1,000
8.67
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Houston
Violent Rate / 100k
649
Property Rate / 100k
3,569
Location
Institution does not report this
Houston, TX 77005
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