Rice University
Houston, Texas
Private Nonprofit City: Large
Quick Facts
4,562
Enrollment
7.9%
Acceptance Rate
1,553
SAT Average
94.7%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$89,718
Median Earnings (10yr)
97.6%
Retention Rate
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 7.9% |
| SAT Average | 1,553 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 770 – 800 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 730 – 770 |
| ACT Average | 35 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 34 – 36 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $58,128 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,128 |
| Average Net Price | $12,640 |
Net Price by Family Income
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,221 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,666 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $1,348 |
| Over $110,000 | $39,303 |
16.1%
Pell Grant Rate
6.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$11,000
Median Debt
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
Student Demographics
White 26.5%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Asian 29.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
International 12.5%
45.2%
Female
14.5%
First Generation
Outcomes
94.7%
4-Year Completion Rate
97.6%
Retention Rate
$79,751
Median Earnings (6yr)
$89,718
Median Earnings (10yr)
79.8%
Earning Over $25K
41300.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
Programs & Earnings
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 125 | $172,391 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 366 | $160,394 | $41,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | 36 | $108,850 | $13,178 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 35 | $97,071 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 38 | $96,751 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 39 | $89,547 | $15,375 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 23 | $89,530 | — |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 86 | $88,145 | $11,644 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | 45 | $86,577 | $13,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | 23 | $82,320 | — |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | 19 | $80,364 | — |
| Statistics | Bachelor's | 27 | $79,450 | — |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 37 | $70,513 | — |
| History | Bachelor's | 34 | $70,345 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 28 | $65,805 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | 30 | $65,091 | — |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 102 | $62,105 | $10,000 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 50 | $57,256 | $12,505 |
| Architecture | Master's | 3 | $56,339 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 31 | $55,843 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | 30 | $55,512 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | 35 | $52,107 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | 14 | $45,696 | — |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 37 | $39,009 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 20 | $38,289 | — |
| Music | Master's | 57 | $34,548 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | 71 | $24,421 | $7,500 |