Rice University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Rice University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$89,718
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
95%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$13,370
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$11,000
federal loans only
FSA
4%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
159numbers from this report.
General Information
1 TABLEIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://oir.rice.edu/Common_Data_Set/
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 4076 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 3567 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 102 | 479 | 497 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 144 | 650 | 651 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 77 | 308 | 308 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 303 | 1246 | 1249 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 303 | 1118 | 1119 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 993 | 4052 | 4076 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 998 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 0 |
| Master's degrees | 906 |
| Post-master's certificates | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 208 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 127 | 104 | 715 | 946 |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total completers | 114 | 95 | 682 | 891 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 89.8% | 91.3% | 95.4% | 94.2% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 12031 | Not reported | Not reported | 12,031 |
| Admitted | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled | 522 | Not reported | Not reported | 522 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | Yes | — |
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class92
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class98
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:50
Amount of application fee:75
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 years
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 488 | 328 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Admitted | 69 | 32 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled | 37 | 17 | Not reported | Not reported |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.20
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:none
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://registrar.rice.edu/students/transfer-credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Ri c e Uni v e r s i ty E. A C A D EM I C OF F ERI NG S A ND P OL I C I ES Com m on Da ta S e t 2 0 2 0 -2 0 2 1 E1 Sp e c i al st u d y o p t i o n s: I d e n t i fy t h o se p r o gr am s avai l ab l e at yo u r i n st i t u t i o n . Re fe r t o t h e gl o ssar y fo r d e fi n i t i o n s. E1 Ac c el er at ed p r o gr am X E1 Cooperati ve educati on program E1 Cross-regi strati on E1 Distance learning X E1 Double major X E1 Dual enrollment E1 En gl i sh as a S ec o n d L an gu age (ES L ) X E1 Ex c h an ge st u d en t p r o gr am (d o m est i c ) E1 Ex t er n al d egr ee p r o gr am E1 Honors Program X E1 Independent study X E1 Internships X E1 Liberal arts/career combination E1 St udent -desi gned maj or X E1 St udy abroad X E1 Teac h er c er t i fi c at i o n p r o gr am X E1 Weekend college X E1 Ot h er (sp ec i fy ): Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: E3 Ar t s/fi n e ar t s E3 Computer l i teracy E3 En gl i sh (i n c l u d i n g c o m p o si t i o n ) X E3 Forei gn l anguages E3 Hi story E3 Humani ti es X E3 Mat h em at i c s E3 Philosophy E3 Sc i enc es (bi ol ogi c al or physi c al ) X E3 Soc i al sc i enc e X E3 Ot h er (d esc r i b e): X
Student Life
1 TABLEPercent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing72%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing38%
Annual Expenses
2 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 825 | 825 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
6 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal$3,328,876
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$83,442,192
Total Scholarships/Grants$87,392,375
Federal Work-Study$1,583,251
Total Self-Help$2,002,183
Parent Loans$418,932
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$474,400
Athletic Awards$1,842,817
Federal$108,856
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,444,789
Total Scholarships/Grants$10,524,739
Total Self-Help$1,858,044
Parent Loans$1,858,044
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,894,271
Athletic Awards$11,829,499
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.931
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Th e R i c e I n v est m en t - G r an t s t o c o v er Tu i t i o n , Fees, R o o m an d B o ar d fo r fam i l i es w i t h i n c o m es l ess t h an 6 5 K , G r an t s t o c o v er Tu i t i o n fo r fam i l i es w i t h i n c o m es b et w een 6 5 -1 3 0 K , G r an t s t o c o v er H al f Tu i t i o n fo r fam i l i es w i t h i n c o m es b et w een 1 3 0 -2 0 0 K AND Expected Assets Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No X
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio5.66
based on ____ students7
and ____ faculty3
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 322 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 322 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 396 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 124 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 72 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 43 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 55 | Not reported |
| Total | 22 | 0 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0.3% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 3.2% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.4% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.4% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 13.9% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.8% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2.3% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.6% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 10.5% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 6.4% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4.1% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 8.5% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.1% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.7% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.2% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.5% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 14.0% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 4.6% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 1.9% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 2.8% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.0% |
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