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Rice University

6100 Main,Houston,TX

About Rice University

Rice University is one of America's private research universities, based in Houston, Texas, the country's fourth largest and most diversified metropolis. Rice is nestled between the world's largest medical institution, the Texas Medical Center, and one of the country's greatest museum districts.

Rice University, which is spread over 300 forestry acres, is known for its campus attractiveness and has been recognised a "Tree Campus USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation. In 1912, Rice's first class of students enrolled.

The School of Architecture, Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, The Shepherd School of Music, Wiess School of Natural Sciences, and School of Social Sciences all offer degree programmes at Rice University. There are a number of other multidisciplinary academic programmes at Rice University.

Graduate education at Rice University is divided into two types: research-based programmes that lead to M.A., M.S., and various doctoral degrees, and professional master's programmes that give advanced coursework and lead to degrees in specialised subjects.

As part of the Ph.D. programme, many research-based Master of Science degrees are available. There are no stand-alone degrees available, although students can receive an M.S. while working toward a Ph.D. Rice's doctoral programmes are fully supported and include a significant stipend to help with living expenses. Doctoral programmes prepare students to be the world's foremost experts on a topic.

Tuition-based professional master's programmes are meant to provide students with a competitive advantage in industry, government, or law in as little as 1-2 years.

Rice University Rankings

  • Ranked 124th in Times Higher World University rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 15th in Times Higher U.S. college rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 89th in QS World University rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 21st in QS U.S. University rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 139th in CWUR World University Rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 58th in CWUR U.S. University rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 16th in U.S. News National rankings 2021.
  • Ranked 8th in U.S. News Best Value Schools.

Rice University,US Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 2 year USD 55500
Engineering (3 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year USD 41177 - USD 43220
Management (1 Courses) 3 year USD 43220

Rice University,US Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Engineering GRE , IELTS , TOEFL , SAT
Management IELTS , TOEFL
MBA GMAT , GRE

Admission Standards - Exceptional

SAT 1470/1570
ACT 33/35
GPA 3.96

Applications Accepted - 8.7% 

Applications Due Jan 1, 2021
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $75

Rice University International Student Admission

Because admission to the university is competitive, applications must be properly completed, including all prerequisites and professionally prepared SOPs and LORs. Depending on the level of degree you apply for, you need have at least a 3.5 GPA in high school and a 3.0 GPA in college.

Documents required:

  • A completed application
  • Payment of 75 USD non-refundable application fee ( for some courses it is 85 USD)
  • Official high school/secondary transcripts
  • Evidence of funds available for the education like Bank statements, scholarships for studying in the USA, Sponsorships etc.
  • English proficiency test score (TOEFL iBT- 100, TOEFL PBT 575; IELTS -7.0; Duolingo - 120)
  • SAT or ACT score ( optional for 2020-21 session)
  • Scores of other tests required to study in US
  • International student financial statement
  • Rice supplement (Essay and Rice Box)
  • Letter of recommendation (3; one counselor, two teachers)

Documents Required

  • Payment of 75 USD non-refundable application fee
  • Official high school transcript and all official college transcripts
  • Financial statement
  • Recommendation letters (two)
  • Rice Supplement ( Essay prompts, Rice BoX)
  • English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBt - 100; TOEFL PBT 575; IELTS - 7.0; Duolingo -120)

Rice University English Proficiency Test Score Requirements

English proficiency requirement Test scores
TOEFL iBT 90-100
TOEFL PBT 575
IELTS 7.0
Duolingo 120

Rice University - Programes

Rice University Highlights

Campus Setting Urban
University Type Private
Campus Area 300 acres
Mode of Programs Full Time, Part Time, Online
Cost of Attendance 66,620 USD
Admission Acceptance Rate 11.12%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio (Fall 2019) 6 to 1
Endowment (June 2019) 6.5 billion USD
Website rice.edu

Rice University Annual Cost of Attendance

An estimated budget for studying at Rice University is tabulated below:

Expense Amount (in USD)
Tuition 48,330
Fees 782
Room and Board (on-campus) 14,140
Books and supplies 1,200
Other expenses 2,650
Total 67,102
Rice University - Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 48,330
Postgraduate $ 48,330
Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 14,140
Campus accommodation $ 9,700
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Rice University - English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 7.0
IELTS Postgraduate 7.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 100
TOEFL Postgraduate 100
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Rice University - Contact Details
Address
6100 Main,Houston 6100 Main 77005-1827
Email
gradadmissions@rice.edu
Phone
+17133480000