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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Rice University
Houston, TX
4.5Exceptional
8%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About Rice University
Rice University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Houston, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 4,562 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Rice University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 8% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $89,718 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,640 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
8%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
4,562
Total students
Median Earnings
$89,718
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$58,128
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,128
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,640
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 36
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
785
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
35
75th
36
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$58,128/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,640/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$50,560
10-Year Earnings
$897,180
ROI Multiple
17.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Rice University
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$90k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,562
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
