Rice University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 17(↓2) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Reginald DesRoches (President)
Website: www.rice.edu/； Phone: 7133480000
Location: 6100 S Main St, Houston, TX, 77005-1827
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Rice University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $54,960  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $54,960 |
| Room and Board | $15,000 | Under Students | 4,247 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.6% | Retension Rate | 97.1% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 6:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 51:49 |
| Graduation Salary | $34,548 - $172,391 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Conference USA（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Rice University Important Facts Trends
Rice University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Rice University degrees/majors
Rice University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2022 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $160,394 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $88,145 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $88,145 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $70,513 | |||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $172,391 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | |||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Chemical Physics. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - | |||
| Physics, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | - | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | - | |||
| Music, General. | $34,548 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition. | $34,548 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments. | $34,548 | |||
| Voice and Opera. | $34,548 | |||
| Stringed Instruments. | $34,548 | |||
| Brass Instruments. | $34,548 | |||
| Woodwind Instruments. | $34,548 | |||
| Percussion Instruments. | $34,548 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $62,105 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $62,105 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | - | |||
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | |||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology. | - | |||
| Cognitive Science, General. | $86,577 | |||
| Human Computer Interaction. | - | |||
| Data Science, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $57,256 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | - | |||
| Architectural Studies. | - | |||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $55,843 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $70,345 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics. | - | |||
| German Language and Literature. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | - | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | |||
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| European Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Latin American Studies. | - | |||
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | - |
Rice University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Business School# 24(↑3)-
- Engineering School# 30(↓3)+
- Biomedical Engineering# 10(↓1)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 12(↑4)
- Civil Engineering# 19(↑7)
- Chemical Engineering# 22(↑2)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 23(↑2)
- Materials Engineering# 24(↑3)
- Mechanical Engineering# 25(↑4)
- Computer Engineering# 26(↓6)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# -(↓29)
- Public Affairs# 85(↑)
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Rice University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 97 | 100 |
| Football | 121 | - |
| Baseball | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 17 | 21 |
| Swimming | - | 32 |
| Soccer | - | 28 |
| Tennis | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| Golf | 10 | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 87 | 113 |
| Football | 111 | - |
| Baseball | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 18 |
| Swimming | - | 32 |
| Soccer | - | 30 |
| Tennis | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
| Golf | 9 | - |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 82 | 105 |
| Football | 105 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 20 |
| Baseball | 35 | - |
| Swimming | - | 30 |
| Soccer | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Golf | 9 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Softball | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
