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.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Recommended), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
650
760
SAT Math
680
770
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
29
33
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$23,746
$26,974
$28,905
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$8,980
$9,590
$10,520
Room and board (off campus)
$8,980
$9,590
$10,520
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (713) 348-4958
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 61%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $5,374
State/Local Grants: $3,851
Institutional Grants: $18,612
Student Loans: $3,408
