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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:

  • 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%

Personal Statement

Required

Application Method(s)

CGPA

3.2

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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