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Rice University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Rice University

  • Private
  • Urban
Reported admit rate
8%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹60,25,174Out-of-state
Students
4,776Undergraduates

Admissions planning estimate

8% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 5%–11%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 7.9% (2,447/31,059; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

8 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 31,059
Offered a place 2,447
Enrolled 1,125

46% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1510-1570
4001600
ACT composite34-35
136

What a year costs

₹78,60,605 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹60,25,174
  • Housing₹17,00,169
  • Books & supplies₹1,35,262
Sticker price ₹78,60,605
After aid (average) ₹12,55,871

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹60,25,174
Out-of-state ₹60,25,174

Outcomes and support

97.4%
Retention
94.6%
Graduation

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Asian 29.1%
White 25.6%
Hispanic 16.7%
African American 7.9%
Multiracial 5.6%
Unknown 2.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days
  3. Regular decision 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservationbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical and Computer Engineeringbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nanotechnologybachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Operations Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate8%
Total Applicants31059
Admitted Applicants2447
Enrolled Applicants1125
Application Fee₹7,045

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-04
Regular Decision Date2027-01-04

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1510
SAT Composite 75th %1570
ACT Composite 25th %34
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹60,25,174
Out-of-State Tuition₹60,25,174
Average Housing Cost₹17,00,169
Books & Supplies₹1,35,262
Average Net Price₹12,55,871

Student Body Diversity

African American7.89%
Asian29.1%
Hispanic16.69%
White25.57%
Multiracial5.55%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International12.79%
Unknown Race2.2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Graduation Rate94.64%
Retention Rate97.41%
Total Undergraduates4776

Contact

Street Address6100 S Main St
ZIP Code77005-1827
Phone7133480000
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/