Overview

William Marsh Rice University is a University institution located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 6100 Main Street
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX  77005
United States

Contact Phone: 713-348-7423

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
European Studies/civilization
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Nanotechnology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Computational And Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Cognitive Science, General
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Materials Science
Physical Chemistry
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Brass Instruments
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Percussion Instruments
Stringed Instruments
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera
Woodwind Instruments

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

31,443

Applied

2,730

Accepted

4,510

Enrolled

Female Admissions

15,636

Females Applied

1,376

Females Accepted

9%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

15,807

Males Applied

1,354

Males Accepted

9%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Portfolio for Architecture; Audition for Music

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 4th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 15th	January 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		730	770
SAT Math		760	800
ACT Composite		34	36

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

57,210

Private

Fees

918

Full-time student fees

15,000

Room & board

10,200

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No

Financial Aid

60,011

Avg. Financial Aid Package

59,724

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

68,402

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,580

Avg. Loan Aid

19,528

Avg. Grant Aid

57,380

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,510

Total Undergrad students

12%

International Students

57%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.47%
Black or African American	7.92%
White or Caucasian	28.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	29.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.8%
Other	1.47%

Gender

Male (50.93%)

Female (48.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Annual Bike Relay Race and Parade, Campus-Wide Formals and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Drama Club, Community service/volunteer program, intramural sports, College government and Marching Owl Band

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
EMS

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo			No

Faculty

931

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 700

Part-time - 231

Male - 600

Female - 329