What is the Rice University acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 9% for Rice University, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is Rice University tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $56,945 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the graduation rate at Rice University?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 92% for Rice University.

What colleges are similar to Rice University?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like Rice University" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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Rice University — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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Rice University — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching Rice University acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for Rice University. Location: Houston, TX. Rice University: acceptance rate 9%, tuition $56,945, grad rate 92%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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