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Rice University
Houston, Texas•4-year•Private
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
9%
Private school in Texas with 4,200 total undergraduate students
Urban
Southwest
On campus housing
D1 Football, D1 Basketball
Conference USA
6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 348-0000
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
9%
Yield rate - overall
44%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
9%
Men
9%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
29,544
Women: 50%
Men: 50%
Cost & scholarships
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In-state
$67,695
Out-of-state
$67,695
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Applications
How to apply
Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)
Tests typically submitted
SAT: 46%
ACT: 29%
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First-year enrolled students (full-time)
1,226
Student diversity
Diverse
4-year graduation rate
84%
6-year graduation rate
93%
Retention rate
97%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
12%
Enrolled breakdown by gender
Women: 51%
Men: 49%
Race & ethnicity diversity
Among domestic studentsAsian and Pacific Islander
29%
Black
8%
Hispanic
17%
Native American
< 1%
Other
7%
White
39%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
6:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
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