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Good to Know
William Marsh Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It is situated on a 300-acre campus near the Houston Museum District and is adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Rice is generally considered the top university and the most selective institute of higher education in the state of Texas.
Rankings
Majors in Demand:
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Biological Sciences
Music
Engineering
Nature Sciences
Economics
Architecture
Humanities
Social Sciences
17
(National Universities)
119
(QS World Ranking)
Location
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Enrollment
4,076
Acceptance Rate
11%

SAT / ACT
Required
Fees
English Proficiency
100
TOEFL
7.0
$91,562
Total
$66,540 / $25,022
Tuition / Living
Deadlines
Fall:
Mar 15
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Spring:
Oct 15
IELTS
120
Scholarship
DET
updated: December 2025
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