Rice University: Review & Facts

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Rice University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,675 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1891 and is one of the 57 colleges located in Houston, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Rice University.

Majors
Offered
88
Rice University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, and Chemistry. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Rice University is excellent at 98% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
98%
Good
The graduation rate at Rice University is outstanding: 95%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rice University is very good, 6:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $54,100 annually. The additional fees at Rice University not covered by tuition are approximately $900; which makes it a total of $55,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Rice University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
9%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 31,443 applications were submitted and 2,730 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to become a student at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rice University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,200
High
Rice University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rice University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Rice University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- around $10,200 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Rice University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Rice University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rice University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rice University
6100 S Main St
Houston, Texas
77005-1827, USA
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