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Rice University Graduate Degrees Programs

Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, TX. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Rice University Rankings

Rice University has earned the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#7 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#101 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Rice University?

Get in touch with Rice University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	6100 S Main St, Houston, TX 77005-1827
Phone:	7133480000
Website:	www.rice.edu/
Admissions:	futureowls.rice.edu/home.aspx
Financial Aid:	financialaid.rice.edu/

How Do I Get Into Rice University?

You can apply to Rice University online at: admission.rice.edu/apply

Rice University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rice University?

Rice University admits 8%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Rice University?

Tuition & Fees

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Rice University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,473 students enrolled at Rice University. Rice University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Rice University Graduate Student Diversity

3,982 of Rice University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rice University, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rice University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	497
Black or African American	242
Hispanic	386
White	1,047
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	87
Non-Resident	1,612

Online Learning at Rice University

Rice University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 208 students took at least one online class and 541 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Graduate Degrees Programs at Rice University

Below are the graduate degrees majors are available at Rice University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	16	—	32
Architecture	—	3	—	25

Academic Programs at Rice University

Rice University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.