Rice University

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Rice University is an elite research university in Houston, Texas. Rice ranks highly for numerous programs, including architecture, kinesiology, engineering, psychology, art, religious studies, music, and business (Niche). It is smaller than most similarly-ranked research universities.

Affordability: Rice expanded their financial aid in 2021 and now promises to meet 100% of demonstrated need without loans. According to NCES data, 9% of freshman borrowed an average of $9,413 in 2020-21.

Rankings, Recognition:

#15 research universities, U.S. News
#9 colleges and universities, CollegeSimply
#6 best colleges and universities Niche

Popular Majors (NCES):

Computer Science
Psychology
Mechanical Engineering
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Economics
Cognitive Science
Biology

Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):

4,247 undergraduates; 4,038 graduate students
9% acceptance rate
44% enrolled
92% graduation rate