Rice University

Houston, TX 77005-1827Private nonprofitLarge city

Testing policy: Test OptionalTOEFL: Minimum total score 90Sector 2

Acceptance Rate

8.0%

Yield

44.2%

Applicants

32,473

Enrolled

1,148

US News Overview

Rice University, located in the heart of Houston's Museum District, offers a dynamic student life in the nation's fourth-largest city. The Rice Coffeehouse, Valhalla Pub and Willy's Pub are all student-run institutions offering on-campus food and drink. Before stepping foot on campus, all students are assigned to one of 11 residential colleges, of which they remain members even if they decide to move off campus. The residential colleges provide housing, dining, and academic and social events. The Rice Owls boast 14 varsity NCAA Division I athletic teams and are well known for their strong baseball program. Students receive free tickets to all varsity athletic events.

IPEDS Tuition and Required Fees (2024-25)

In-district tuition + required fees$61,247

Tuition $60,314Required fees $933Reported as submitted

In-state tuition + required fees$61,247

Tuition $60,314Required fees $933Reported as submitted

Out-of-state tuition + required fees$61,247

Tuition $60,314Required fees $933Reported as submitted

Tuition varies by residency: No

Location

Applications → Admits → Enrolled

Applications

32,473

Admits8.0%

2,597

Enrolled44.2%

1,148

Acceptance rate = admits / applications. Yield = enrolled / admits.

Applicant Gender Breakdown

32,473

Men: 17,033 (52.5%)

Women: 15,436 (47.5%)

Other: 0 (0%)

Unknown: 0 (0%)

Admit Gender Breakdown

2,597

Men: 1,330 (51.2%)

Women: 1,267 (48.8%)

Other: 0 (0%)

Unknown: 0 (0%)

Key Ratios

Acceptance Rate8.0%

Yield (Enrolled / Admits)44.2%

Full-time vs Part-time

Full-time1,148 (100%)

Part-time0 (0%)

Applications / Admits / Enrolled Comparison

Applications32,473

Admits2,597

Enrolled1,148

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