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Rice University

Houston, TX · Private University

Rice University is a private university in Houston, TX with a 8% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1500–1570, ACT range of 34–36, median graduate earnings of $89,718. The campus experiences 89.8°F avg summer high and 49°F avg winter low, 81.1 inches of rain annually. Graduates of Rice University earn a median of $89,718, with typical debt of $11,000 — a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
7.9%
SAT Range
15001570
ACT Range
3436
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$58,128
Median Earnings
$89,718
Enrollment
4,562
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
98%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer and Information Sciences, General.$131,154 / yr
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$96,751 / yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.$88,307 / yr
Chemical Engineering.$87,830 / yr
Mechanical Engineering.$82,899 / yr