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William Marsh Rice University
Houston, TX
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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
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77005
United States
Contact
Phone: 713-348-7423
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architectural And Building Sciences/technology |
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Architecture |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Asian Studies/civilization |
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European Studies/civilization |
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Latin American Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Ecology |
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Ecology And Evolutionary Biology |
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Evolutionary Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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Materials Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Nanotechnology |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Computational And Applied Mathematics |
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Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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Cognitive Science, General |
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Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Astrophysics |
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Chemical Physics |
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Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Materials Science |
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Physical Chemistry |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Policy Analysis, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Brass Instruments |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Keyboard Instruments |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Percussion Instruments |
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Stringed Instruments |
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Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts, Other |
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Voice And Opera |
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Woodwind Instruments |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
31,443
Applied
2,730
Accepted
4,510
Enrolled
Female Admissions
15,636
Females Applied
1,376
Females Accepted
9%
Male Admissions
15,807
Males Applied
1,354
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
75
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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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 %
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75th %
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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 |
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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
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% |
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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 | |
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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
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
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
EMS
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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 |
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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
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