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Private university

Rice University

Houston, Texas, United States
QS ranking
85
Acceptance rate
9%
Tuition fee
USD50,310/ year

Study background

University introduction

Rice University is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Its most popular subjects include Information Science, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Cognitive Science and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This is a small university, with approximately 7,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Saudi Arabia

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

6 : 1
6 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 720 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 6.2 bn

University website

https://www.rice.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,024

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Information Science

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Mechanical Engineering

  4. 4.

    Cognitive Science

  5. 5.

    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

285acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

9

Health support

In this university

606 : 1
606 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,084 : 1
1,084 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

14

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

11

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,900
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
72 - 73%
Temperature
8°
23°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
72 - 74%
Temperature
16°
33°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
22°
34°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
71 - 74%
Temperature
8°
28°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Distance between airport and university

39 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 hours
Cost
USD 10 - 20
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 60 - 75

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

181 - 190

Score

41.7

Staff in career centre

In this university

398 : 1
398 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

2,052 : 1
2,052 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

80

Average numbers of services

7