Rice University
Information and Stuff
Admissions
- 82% of Admitted Freshman were in the top 5% of the class
- 25-75 SAT(690-780,720-800,690-780) ACT(31-35)
- Application Fee - $75.00
- You can contact the Admissions office at 1-713-348-RICE(7423)
- To apply send the Common Application, Writing Supplement, Teacher Recommendation, Counselor Recommendation, Fee, Transcript, SAT, ACT +Writing, Midyear Report. You can also request an optional interview if you wish.
Costs
Fees- $2,200
Books - $1,200
Housing - $13,000
You can contact the Office of Housing and Dining at 713-348-5445/5440.
Scholarships
You can contact the Office of Financial Aid via email at fina@rice.edu.
Trustee Distinguished Scholarships Students whose personal talents distinguish them within the admitted applicant pool
$21,000 - $24,000
Renewable for 4 years
Trustee Diversity Scholarships Students whose diverse life experiences and contributions to diverse groups distinguish them within the context of
the admitted applicants
$21,000 - $24,000
Renewable for 4 years
Century Scholars Program Students who demonstrate an aptitude for research;
includes a guaranteed research mentor-ship
$4,000
Freshman and sophomore years only
Barbara Jordan Scholarships Students who have distinguished themselves as
community bridge-builders
$21,000
Renewable for 4 years
Engineering Scholarships Outstanding applicants to the engineering division $10,000 - Full Tuition
Renewable for 4 years
Allen International Scholarships Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals Full Tuition
Renewable for 4 years
Edgar Odell Lovett Scholarships Outstanding applicants who are foreign nationals Half Tuition
Renewable for 4 years
Stanford
- How do you get an application?
CSS profile, and FAFSA
- There are both need based and Merit based scholarships
- What are the eligibility requirements?
Nothing
- What do you have to submit?
The Application, along with your college application and Tax Documents
AP Credit & Transfer Policy
What is the AP credit policy?
Rice`s policy changes but usually not towards majors. The exact scores required can be seen at http://registrar.rice.edu/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2147483774 .
What is the Transfer Credit Policy?
They accept credits on a case by case basis. Most credits will be accepted if they do not apply to your major, however only credits from similarly accredited universities will be accepted.