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Common Data Set 2026

Rice University 2026

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Houston, Texas#17 (US News)Private university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

4,789

8.0%

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile1510 – 1560

1540

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile34 – 35

35

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent / ability
Character / personal qualities
Interview
First generation
Geographical residence
State residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest
Alumni relation
Religious affiliation / commitment

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Costs

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$91,305

total cost / year

Fees	Amount
Tuition	$66,540
Housing	$19,550
Books and supplies	$1,490
Transportation	$700
Personal expenses	$3,025

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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

American Indian / Alaska Native7
Nonresident aliens622
Asian1,390
Two or more races265
Black / African American377
Race / ethnicity unknown105
Hispanic / Latino797
White1,223
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3