Rice University
Houston, TX · Official website ↗
8%
Admission rate
4,776
Undergraduates
$67,857
Tuition / yr
$87,824
Cost of attendance / yr
$90,773
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
1510–1570
SAT, middle 50% (approx.)
34–35
ACT, middle 50%
International students should also budget for health insurance, visa and travel costs not shown here.
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Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Need-aware for international applicants The college may consider an international applicant's ability to pay when deciding admission. Sources (2)“Rice considers international applicants on a need-aware basis and offers need-based financial aid to a limited number of international first-year applicants.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“There is no separate application or interview required; the Admission Committee automatically considers all admitted students, both domestic and international”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
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| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships |
| SAT / ACT policy | Test-optional (SAT/ACT may be submitted)Source (1)“Students applying to Rice University are recommended but not required to submit SAT or ACT for admission consideration.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways: 1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026, Rice requires a minimum overall score of 5.0 on the updated TOEFL iBT scale.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Applicants must submit a minimum score of 100 for exams taken before January 21, 2026.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“International English Language Testing System (IELTS)** 7.0 (Academic module)”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“Duolingo English Test 130”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Rice Merit Scholarships
Amount not published
Sources (3)
“The Office of Admission offers merit-based scholarships to incoming first-year students who distinguish themselves academically and personally within our highly competitive group of admitted students.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“These scholarships are based solely on merit, and financial need is not taken into consideration.”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10“There is no separate application or interview required; the Admission Committee automatically considers all admitted students, both domestic and international”admission.rice.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-10Location
| City / state | Houston, TX |
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| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 15 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.