At a glance
Average net price
$13,370
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
94.6%
Admission rate
8%
Undergrad size
4,776
In-state tuition
$64,144
Out-of-state tuition
$64,144
Cost of attendance
$79,788
Median earnings (10y)
$89,718
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,553
- ACT midpoint
- 35
- Retention
- 97.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (61% of credentials).
- STEM61%
- Health2%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services2%
- Engineering17.4%~831 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences16.3%~778 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science15.3%~728 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.2%~393 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics6.0%~286 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business5.0%~237 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~201 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~170 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture3.5%~170 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.9%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 1,235 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 351 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 285 | $122,770 | $12,381 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 163 | $87,989 | $11,289 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 157 | $38,232 | $10,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 143 | $31,474 | $12,505 |
| Music. | Master's | 140 | $28,275 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 125 | $70,400 | $15,375 |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 92 | $42,585 | $13,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 67 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Master's | 64 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Master's | 64 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $28,009 | — |
| Statistics. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $7,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 54 | $78,801 | $13,178 |
| Economics. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | 43 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Doctoral | 38 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Physics. | Doctoral | 36 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rice University
Rice University is a mid-sized institution located in Houston, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,776 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rice University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,370 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,144 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $79,788 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 94.6%, a strong completion outcome. 97.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $89,718 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rice University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (61% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Rice University accepts 8% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,553. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 35.
Location & campus
Set in Houston, Texas (city), Rice University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rice University
Q.How much does Rice University cost?
The average net price at Rice University is $13,370 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $79,788.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rice University?
Rice University has a 6-year graduation rate of 94.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rice University?
Rice University admits 8% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Rice University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rice University graduate earns $89,718 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rice University?
Published tuition is $64,144 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rice University located?
Rice University is located in Houston, Texas (ZIP 77005).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rice University at their official website.