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Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$79,751

Acceptance Rate

8%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$58,128

At a Glance

Total Students

4,562

Retention Rate

98%

Faculty Ratio

6

Financial Aid

6%

Median Debt

$11,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Rice University is a private, non-profit institution with 4,562 students. The university has a low acceptance rate of 7.9% and a high graduation rate of 94.7%. Student retention is also high, at 97.6%. The in-state tuition is $58,128.

Graduates see strong earnings after graduation. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $71,544. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $79,751, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $89,718. The median debt for graduates is $11,000, and 6.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$72k

1 YEAR

$80k

5 YEARS

$90k

10 YEARS

Top 5% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Rice University alumni earn a median salary of $71,544. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $79,751, and after ten years, the median salary is $89,718. The median debt for Rice University graduates is $11,000. Only 6.3% of students receive financial aid.

Rice University has a high retention rate of 97.6% and a graduation rate of 94.7%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 7.9% and a student population of 4,562. The annual in-state tuition is $58,128.

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Campus Location

Houston, Texas

Houston, TX 77005-1827

Rice University is located in Houston, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rice University has an acceptance rate of 7.9%.