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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
Houston, TX 77005-1827
United States
Houston, TX 77005-1827
United States
Contact
Phone: 713-348-7423
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural And Building Sciences/technology | × |
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| Architectural Studies | × |
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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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| Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology | × |
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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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| Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other | × |
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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 Computer Engineering | × |
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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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| Operations Research | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technologies/technicians, General | × |
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| 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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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Wellness, General | × |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | × |
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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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| Data Analytics, Other | × |
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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 |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| 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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| Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods | × |
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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
32,473
Applied
2,597
Accepted
4,789
Enrolled
Female Admissions
15,436
Females Applied
1,267
Females Accepted
8%
Male Admissions
17,033
Males Applied
1,330
Males Accepted
8%
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 | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 15th | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | - | 740 | 770 | |
| SAT Math | - | 770 | 800 | |
| ACT Composite | - | 34 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
62,474
Private
Fees
957
Full-time student fees
19,550
Room & board
13,150
Room only
Financial Aid
69,040
Avg. Financial Aid Package
71,698
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
76,332
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,874
Avg. Loan Aid
19,109
Avg. Grant Aid
66,070
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
4,789
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
57%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.69% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.89% |
| White or Caucasian | 25.57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 29.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Two or more races | 5.55% |
| Other | 2.2% |
Gender
Male (50.37%)
Female (49.61%)
Campus Life
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
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
1,003
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 818
Part-time - 185
Male - 610
Female - 383
William Marsh Rice University