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$64,144
per year
In-State Tuition
9%
Acceptance Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
Rice University is a private research university in Houston known for engineering, architecture, and strong financial aid.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Engineering
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Education
Real Estate & Construction
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Arts & Communications
7
Sports
5
Men's teams
4
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,827
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$89,718
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
Rice University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Private University
Location
Houston, Texas
Harris County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
52 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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