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ACT
33/35
SAT
1490/1580
Estimated Cost
$63,158
Financial Aid
$55,392
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Rice University
Rice University, officially William Marsh Rice University, is a private research university located on a 295-acre campus in Houston, Texas, United States. The university is situated near the Houston Museum District and is adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Rice is generally considered the top university and the most selective institution of higher education in the state of Texas.
Rice University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#16 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Texas
#1 of 426
Best Kinesiology and physical therapy Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 1215
Most Popular Majors
Out of 22 majors categories at Rice University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Rice University within four or six years.