Rice University - Houston, TX

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Rice University

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Rice University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

6100 S Main
Houston, TX 77005-1827
Main Phone: (713) 348-0000
Web Site: www.rice.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,161 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 396 male students and 346 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 53.4% of the student body, while females made up 46.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (283)%, Hispanic (756)%, Asian (489)%, and Native American (23)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 25.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 730.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 670 or higher. One fourth of students scored 780 or higher.

Degree Programs

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Architecture

General Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rice University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Conference USA (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Weekend college
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 41,775
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 31,255
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 41,775

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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