6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
Rice University is a small, private university that focuses on collaboration and is a
top research university in the USA.
Applications Accepted: Common App, Coalition App, Questbridge
Do you require test scores for the Class of 2022? No, we are test optional
Admissions policies for Undocumented and DACA Students: DACA and undocumented students are considered domestic students in the application process and they qualify for financial aid and that includes the Rice Investment.
Forms Required: FAFSA, CSS Profile
Do you meet full need? Yes
We meet 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students. We offer the Rice Investment which offers different levels of grant money depending on three different family income ranges ($0-65k), (65,001-130k), (130,001-200k)
Additional Info: Merit scholarships are offered and won't reduce the amount of need based aid you would qualify for. Applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. We evaluate these scholarships on a holistic basis. About 20% of admitted students will be awarded a merit award.
We are also a Questbridge partner and accept about 55 QB students per year.
Student Experience
Average Class Size: 16
Retention Rate (percentage of students who return for year two): 96.7%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 94.2%
Majors: Click Here
Student Population
4,000 Undergraduate Students
Hispanic: 17%
Asian: 31%
White: 35%
Black 11%
