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THE OFFICE OF ADMISSION WELCOMES YOU!
Discover why studying at Rice is a fulfilling and enriching experience. We invite you to check out our on-campus visit options or our virtual events. You can also stay up to date on all the latest admission news by signing up for ouremails.
ON-CAMPUS VISITS
Rice Admission Spotlight
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Discover the Rice Experience
Take a peek Inside the Hedges, our new blog chronicling life at Rice.
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Visit Rice University
Visit our campus to learn about Rice from a current student, or experience it on your own through a self-guided tour.
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Rice Embraces and Celebrates Diversity
What if one university could bring more perspectives together than you imagine?
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Celebrating the third year of our business major
What if you could be part of a forward-thinking business school for the next generation of global leaders?
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What If...
Curiosity, passion, innovation, impact. Learn what makes Rice so much more than a top 20 research university.
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Meet Your Counselor
Introducing our admission counselors! Get to know the counselor who works with your school.
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What Makes Rice Different
What if one of the top research universities didn’t act like all the other selective schools?
Top 20 in USA Consistently Ranked
Top 20 in USA Consistently Ranked
Here at Rice, we don’t just honor tradition - we create legacy. For over 20 years, Rice has cultivated the unconventional thinkers that go on to change the world. That’s why they are more than just students - they are the dreamers who build our future.
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Loan-free institution
Loan-free institution
It's no secret that many students from middle-class families are increasingly taking on loans in order to afford private colleges and universities. As a loan-free institution, we invest in our students so they can graduate without the burden of student debt.
6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Rice prides itself on a unique approach to academics - collaboration over competition. And by taking small classes with world-class professors in top ranked programs, you’ll find building relationships, finding internships, and receiving mentorship at the forefront of your learning experience.
No. 4 Quality of Life
No. 4 Quality of Life
Our residential college system forms the heart of a vibrant student life. Students build community both inside and outside their residential colleges and pursue their passions alongside their degrees. At Rice, students find not just an education, but their home.
Princeton Review, 2023
No. 1 Most Diverse City in the U.S.
No. 1 Most Diverse City in the U.S.
Rice’s convenient location puts you right in the middle of this dynamic and vibrant city. Whether you want to try a new food, visit a new art installation, or check out a culture festival, Houston has everything you could ever want and more.
WalletHub, 2023
No. 9 Top School for Resources
No. 9 Top School for Resources
Whether it’s the support at the heart of the residential college system, or learning how to cultivate your leadership at the Doerr Institute, Rice has no shortage of resources for students to take advantage of.
Wall Street Journal, 2023
The Rice Investment
What if a prestigious school looked for ways to open doors instead of close them
INCOME RANGE
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Income Range
$140k - $200k
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Half Tuition
$75k - $140k
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Full Tuition
Income Range
$75k & Below
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Full Tuition, Fees,
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Discover Campus
What if from your first moments on campus, you know you truly belong? Explore campus on your own using our virtual map experience, or follow our tour guide in the video below and find out what we love about campus.
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