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Rice University is located in a large city, in Houston, Texas. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Rice University top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Rice University often study engineering, science, music, mathematics, art studies, architecture and planning, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 75% of applicants were rejected at Rice University. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 660 to 760 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 780 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Rice University offers classes to 5,095 students (5,020 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Conference USA competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Rice University, shaped largely by its founder and the first president, is to provide an unsurpassed undergraduate education in science, engineering, the arts, humanities, and social sciences; to produce internationally distinguished scholarship and research and excellent graduate education in carefully focused areas; to ensure that such an education remains affordable; to maintain the distinctive character of a community of learning that is relatively small in scale; and to serve the continuing educational needs of the larger community."
More complete details are provided below.
Rice University
6100 S Main
Houston, TX 77005
General Phone: (713) 348-0000
Admissions Phone: (713) 348-4036
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 348-4958
http://www.rice.edu
Rice University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 299 | economics, political science, English, history, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 255 | business management |
| Engineering | 226 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering |
| Science | 221 | biochemistry, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, ecology, astrophysics, chemical physics, ... |
| Music | 94 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 68 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 64 | applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | exercise science |
| Art Studies | 26 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, religion |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | secondary teaching |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Rice University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 748 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 530 | 30 |
| Doctor's degree | 137 | 22 |
In 2005, Rice University had a total enrollment of 5,095 students (5,020 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 54% |
| California | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Rice University offers campus housing for 2,078 of its 5,020 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,890 | 1,970 | 25% | 722 | 37% |
| Men | 3,977 | 1,027 | 26% | 385 | 37% |
| Women | 3,913 | 943 | 24% | 337 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 348-4036
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,746 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,746 |
| Room and board | $ 8,980 |
| Room charge | $ 5,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,550 |
Financial Aid:
Rice University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 348-4958
Rice University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 212 | $126,486 | 35 | $106,935 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $81,330 | 31 | $87,804 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 80 | $78,968 | 49 | $68,462 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $46,088 | 5 | $52,857 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $51,001 | 16 | $47,220 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $56,000 | 4 | $62,575 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 405 | $101,034 | 140 | $79,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Baseball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 92 | 250 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 55 | 72 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Slavic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rice University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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