Rice University
Houston, TX · private nonprofit · 4,776 undergraduates
Rice University is a private nonprofit university in Houston, TX with highly selective admissions, admitting about 8% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
8%
SAT (middle 50%)
1510–1570
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Avg net price
$13,370/yr
sticker $79,788
Graduation rate
95%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
4,776
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What is Rice University's acceptance rate?
Rice University has an acceptance rate of about 8%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Rice University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Rice University scored between 1510–1570 on the SAT (ACT 34–35).
How much does Rice University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $13,370 per year at Rice University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $79,788.
What is the graduation rate at Rice University?
About 95% of students at Rice University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.