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Rice University

Houston, TX · South

STEM powerhouse

US #18

A 'Southern Ivy' with a low student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, offering outstanding value among private institutions.

National rank

#18

Acceptance rate

7.7%

SAT middle range

1500 – 1560

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$58,128

Undergraduates

4,500

International students

12%

Type

Private

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

Tests strongly recommended

Early round

ED 11/1 · ED2 early Jan

Regular Decision (RD)

1/4

Supplemental essays

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