Rice University
Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · 4,776 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$91K
In-state tuition
$68K
Out-of-state tuition
$68K
Graduation rate
95%
Acceptance rate
8%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
7%
Earnings (all students)
$92K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Southwest |
| ZIP | 77005-1827 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$88K
Federal aid / UG
$511
Est. net price
$87K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1553 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 35.0 |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| SAT math (median) | 785 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 725 |
| Undergraduate composition | 26% White · 8% Black · 17% Hispanic · 29% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.rice.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $123K | $8K |
| Economics. | $88K | $15K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $79K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $70K | $6K |
| Cognitive Science. | $43K | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $38K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $31K | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $28K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — TX
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $64K | 82% | $17K | $72K |
| Texas Christian University | $64K | 86% | $20K | $77K |
| Southern Methodist University | $70K | 83% | $15K | $90K |
| University of the Incarnate Word | $39K | 53% | $18K | $60K |
| University of St Thomas | $36K | 67% | $12K | $64K |
| Abilene Christian University | $46K | 55% | $12K | $61K |
| Houston Christian University | $41K | 48% | $11K | $61K |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $33K | 47% | $16K | $60K |
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