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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 nonprofit four-year institution in Houston, TX. Programs offered include Computer & Information Sciences, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Biology and Electrical Engineering.
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In-State Students
All admitted first-year applicants are automatically considered for competitive merit scholarships; winners are notified at admission. Amounts and criteria are not published.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
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. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
Rice University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Private University
Location
Houston, Texas
Harris County
Control
Private
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53 career paths
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