Rice University
Private college · Houston, TX · 4,776 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
8%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1510–1570
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Average net price
$11,164
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,824
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
95%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rice University?
Rice University accepts about 8 of every 100 applicants (8%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1510 and 1570 on the SAT. A score at or above 1570 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1510, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 34–35.
The latest federal data says Rice University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rice University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rice University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,824 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,164 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $67,857 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$67,857
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$67,857
- Room & board$19,550
- Total cost of attendance$87,824
- Average net price after grants$11,164
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Architecture.
Rice University FAQ
- What is Rice University's acceptance rate?
- 8% — extremely selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Rice University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1510–1570. Aim for 1570 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rice University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 34–35.
- Is Rice University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rice University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rice University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rice University cost?
- About $87,824 a year before aid; $11,164 on average after grants.
- What is Rice University's FAFSA school code?
- 003604. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rice University receives your information.
- What is Rice University's graduation rate?
- 95% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Rice University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 7.7% | 1510–1570 | $34,420 | 96% |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | 8.8% | 1500–1570 | $33,934 | 95% |
| Barnard CollegeNew York, NY | 8.8% | 1470–1560 | $28,930 | 92% |
| University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 9% | — | $14,659 | 93% |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | 9.2% | 1480–1560 | $35,737 | 88% |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD | 6.4% | 1520–1570 | $18,431 | 93% |