Tuition (in-state)$60,700
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance8%
Enrollment8,500
Walk score72
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, architecture, music, natural sciences, economics |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 94% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $60,700 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $60,700 |
| Room and board | $18,500 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 94%
Location and walk score
72/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Houston Museum District
- Hermann Park
- Astros games
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 4,200 |
|---|
- Jones Graduate School of Business MBA
- Engineering MS
- Architecture MArch
- Shepherd School of Music
- PhD in sciences
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$80,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months91%
Career servicesCenter for Career Development; small size means one-on-one advising
Top employers of recent graduates
- ExxonMobil
- Chevron
- Texas Medical Center
- Deloitte
- Microsoft
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
85%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Rice Center for Career Development summer funding
- Rice in DC
- Houston internship network with the Texas Medical Center
Alumni
| Living alumni | 70,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Howard Hughes
- Alberto Gonzales
- Lance Berkman
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | AAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Rice InvestmentFull tuition for families under $140k · Deadline: Jan 4
Additional information
| Residential college system | 11 colleges; students are assigned before arrival and stay for four years |
|---|---|
| Honor code | Student-run since 1916; most exams are unproctored |
| Nearest airport | William P. Hobby (HOU), 25 minutes; George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), 40 minutes |
| Study abroad participation | About 30% of undergraduates |
| Owl mascot | Sammy the Owl |
| Virtual tour | www.rice.edu/virtual-tour |
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