Rice University
Houston, TX. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Houston, TX · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 4,776 |
| Acceptance rate | 8% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1570 · 53% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1480–1560 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 34–36 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $79,788 |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 4, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Biology, Computer science, Social sciences, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Rice campus map
On campus
The Shepherd School of Music, School of Social Sciences, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Reckling Park, Rice University Track and Soccer Stadium, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Humanities, School of Architecture, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Chick-fil-A, The Halal Guys, Chipotle, Einstein Bros. Bagels, MOD Pizza, Periodic Table
- Coffee: Cypress Circle Cafe, Albert and Hazel Herzstein Trading Post, Sunday Press, Ella Coffee
- Nightlife: Little Woodrow's, Under the Volcano
- Shops: Houston Zoo Gift Shop, Collector's Shop, Houston Museum of Natural Science Store
- Museums and culture: HAM-TMC Library, Pioneer Memorial Log House Museum, TXU Energy presents Mythical Realms, Houston Hillel, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
- Groceries: CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: George R. Brown Tennis Center, Rice Stadium, Fleming Park, Japanese Garden, Arid Garden
Nearest train: Dryden/TMC, Museum District (southbound), Museum District (northbound), Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo.