| General information: |
(713) 348-0000 |
| Website: |
www.rice.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Large |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Admission_Home1.asp |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~fina/FinancialAid/index.htm |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Apply.asp?SnID=1619839080 |
| Mission Statement: |
As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00360400 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$30,486 |
$28,905 |
$26,974 |
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Books and supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$10,750 |
$10,520 |
$9,590 |
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Other |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$10,750 |
$10,520 |
$9,590 |
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Other |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
$1,550 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$43,586 |
$41,775 |
$38,914 |
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Off campus |
$43,586 |
$41,775 |
$38,914 |
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Off campus with family |
$32,836 |
$31,255 |
$29,324 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
5348 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
2204 |
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Graduate enrollment |
3144 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $60 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
9812 |
5157 |
4655 |
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Percent admitted: |
23% |
22% |
24% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
35% |
34% |
36% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
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X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
763 |
97% |
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ACT |
284 |
36% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
650 |
750 |
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SAT Math |
670 |
780 |
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SAT Writing |
640 |
750 |
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ACT Composite |
30 |
34 |
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Master |
Bachelor |
Certificate |
Doctor |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Studies |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Architecture and related services. |
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) |
20 |
43 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
20 |
43 |
- |
- |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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Asian Studies/Civilization |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
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Womens Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
8 |
16 |
- |
5 |
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Category total |
8 |
16 |
- |
5 |
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Education. |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Engineering. |
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering |
4 |
29 |
- |
23 |
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Chemical Engineering |
3 |
18 |
- |
6 |
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Civil Engineering, General |
5 |
17 |
- |
2 |
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
19 |
32 |
- |
14 |
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering |
3 |
7 |
- |
5 |
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Materials Engineering |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
9 |
43 |
- |
6 |
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Category total |
43 |
147 |
- |
58 |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Linguistics |
5 |
8 |
- |
- |
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German Language and Literature |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
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French Language and Literature |
- |
6 |
- |
1 |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
3 |
12 |
- |
- |
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
33 |
- |
1 |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
6 |
48 |
- |
5 |
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Category total |
6 |
48 |
- |
5 |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
- |
14 |
- |
- |
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Biochemistry |
4 |
62 |
- |
15 |
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Ecology |
2 |
6 |
- |
1 |
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Category total |
6 |
82 |
- |
16 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
1 |
17 |
- |
4 |
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Applied Mathematics |
7 |
6 |
- |
5 |
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Statistics, General |
12 |
5 |
- |
7 |
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Category total |
20 |
28 |
- |
16 |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Classical/Ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern Studies & Archaeology |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
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Cognitive Science |
- |
13 |
- |
- |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
19 |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
- |
49 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
49 |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
2 |
13 |
- |
1 |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
5 |
10 |
- |
1 |
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Category total |
7 |
23 |
- |
2 |
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Physical sciences. |
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Astronomy |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Astrophysics |
2 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Chemistry, General |
31 |
11 |
- |
16 |
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Chemical Physics |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
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Geology/Earth Science, General |
6 |
3 |
- |
9 |
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Physics, General |
15 |
11 |
- |
17 |
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Atomic/Molecular Physics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physics, Other |
5 |
- |
- |
8 |
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Category total |
60 |
33 |
- |
50 |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
7 |
52 |
- |
6 |
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Category total |
7 |
52 |
- |
6 |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Public Policy Analysis |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Anthropology |
1 |
8 |
- |
- |
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Economics, General |
8 |
71 |
- |
10 |
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Political Science and Government, General |
8 |
49 |
- |
2 |
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Sociology |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
17 |
144 |
- |
12 |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
51 |
31 |
- |
9 |
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Category total |
51 |
36 |
- |
9 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
238 |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
238 |
2 |
- |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
9 |
34 |
- |
6 |
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Category total |
9 |
34 |
- |
6 |
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Grand total |
512 |
792 |
- |
186 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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