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What if your next four years exceeded allexpectations

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THE OFFICE OF ADMISSION WELCOMES YOU!

Discover why studying at Rice is a fulfilling and enriching experience. We invite you to check out our on-campus visit options or our virtual events. You can also stay up to date on all the latest admission news by signing up for our emails.

ON-CAMPUS VISITS
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Rice Admission Spotlight

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What Makes Rice Different

What if one of the top research universities didn’t act like all the other selective schools?

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Top 20 in USA Consistently Ranked

Top 20 Rank

Top 20 in USA Consistently Ranked

Here at Rice, we don’t just honor tradition - we create legacy. For over 20 years, Rice has cultivated the unconventional thinkers that go on to change the world. That’s why they are more than just students - they are the dreamers who build our future.

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

Loan-free institution

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Loan-free institution

It's no secret that many students from middle-class families are increasingly taking on loans in order to afford private colleges and universities. As a loan-free institution, we invest in our students so they can graduate without the burden of student debt.

6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Rice prides itself on a unique approach to academics - collaboration over competition. And by taking small classes with world-class professors in top ranked programs, you’ll find building relationships, finding internships, and receiving mentorship at the forefront of your learning experience.

No. 4 Quality of Life

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No. 4 Quality of Life

Our residential college system forms the heart of a vibrant student life. Students build community both inside and outside their residential colleges and pursue their passions alongside their degrees. At Rice, students find not just an education, but their home.

Princeton Review, 2023

No. 1 Most Diverse City in the U.S.

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No. 1 Most Diverse City in the U.S.

Rice’s convenient location puts you right in the middle of this dynamic and vibrant city. Whether you want to try a new food, visit a new art installation, or check out a culture festival, Houston has everything you could ever want and more.

WalletHub, 2023

No. 9 Top School for Resources

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No. 9 Top School for Resources

Whether it’s the support at the heart of the residential college system, or learning how to cultivate your leadership at the Doerr Institute, Rice has no shortage of resources for students to take advantage of.

Wall Street Journal, 2023

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The Rice Investment

What if a prestigious school looked for ways to open doors instead of close them

INCOME RANGE

GRANT

Income Range

$140k - $200k

Grant

Half Tuition

$75k - $140k

Grant

Full Tuition

Income Range

$75k & Below

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Full Tuition, Fees,
Room & Board

More About Cost & Aid at Rice
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Student Governance

Discover Campus

What if from your first moments on campus, you know you truly belong? Explore campus on your own using our virtual map experience, or follow our tour guide in the video below and find out what we love about campus.

Explore our Virtual Map Experience Take a Virtual TourVisit Campus
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We love calling Houston home

Explore Houston
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CALL

713-348-7423

EMAIL

admission@rice.edu

HOURS

M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

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