Rice University: Review & Facts

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Rice University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,645 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1891 and is one of the 56 colleges located in Houston, Texas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
78
Fair
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Rice University.

Rice University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is important 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
97%
Good
Rice University student retention rate is excellent at 97% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Rice University is outstanding: 95%.

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

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$51,200
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $50,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Rice University not covered by tuition are approximately $800; which totals $51,200 per 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
11%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 23,455 applications were submitted and 2,555 were accepted, so it is 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
$9,900
High
Rice University provides 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 3,400 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, approximately $9,900 annually.

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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Rice University Location and Maps



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