Rice University
What do an Olympic gold medalist, a Nobel laureate, a Pulitzer Prize winner and the former presidents of Texaco, Coca-Cola and Eastman Kodak have in common? They all graduated from Rice University - and used the exceptional education they gained here to help them go straight to the top.
You can enjoy the same world-class education today, complete with outstanding classroom experiences, one of the best student-to-faculty ratios in the country, plentiful opportunities for research and interdisciplinary work, and hundreds of available extracurricular activities. Come join the thousands who have found their paths to success at Rice!
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.65- January 01, 2010
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1970–2280 SAT Total
- 640–750 SAT Reading
- 680–780 SAT Math
- 650–740 SAT Writing
- 30–34 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $32,057
- $32,057
- $12,780
- $800
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- City
- 48% Women
Famous Alumni
Nancy Cole - Educational Psychologist
Jos?Cruz, Jr.- Major League baseball player
Jarett Dillard - NFL Wide Receiver
Dave Hyatt - Browser Developer at Netscape and Apple
Fred C. Koch - Founder of Koch Industries
Elizabeth Moon - Author
Annise Danette Parke - Former Mayor of Houston
Shannon Walker - NASA Astronaut
Peggy Whitson - NASA Astronaut
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Health & Medicine
Fitness
Humanities
English Language & Literature
Science & Math
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Visual Arts & Design
Art
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
Rice, founded in 1912, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 300-acre campus is located three miles from Houston.
Mailing Address
6100 S MainHouston, TX 77005-1827
