Main telephone: 713 348-0000 Main FAX: 713 523-4117 Rice University Website: http://www.rice.edu President: David W. Leebron, Ph.D. Vice President for Enrollment: Yvonne Romero Da Silva Admissions telephone: 713 348-7423, FAX: 713 348-5952 6100 Main Street Admissions e-mail: [email protected] Houston, Texas 77251-1892 Director of Student Financial Services: Anne Walker Private university established in 1912 as a coed institution. Financial aid telephone: 713 348-4958 Full-time undergraduates: 2,069 Men, 1,847 Women. Financial aid e-mail: [email protected] Part-time undergraduates: 43 Men, 42 Women. Office of International Students & Scholars Contact: Adria Baker Graduate enrollment: 1,964 Men, 1,057 Women. International student contact telephone: 713 348-6095 Total campus enrollment: 7,022. Athletic Director: Joe Karlgaard FICE #3604, FAFSA #003604, SAT/PROFILE #6609, Women’s Athletic Director: Stacy Mosley ACT #4152, OPEID #360400, IPEDS #227757.

ADMISSIONS Freshman Class Profile Requirements For fall 2017, 16% of 18,063 applicants were offered admission. 37% of General college-preparatory program required. 4 units of English, 3 units of those accepted matriculated. 2,080 applicants were put on a waiting list. mathematics, 2 units of lab science, 2 units of foreign language, 2 units of so- Secondary school class rank of freshmen (fall 2017):89% in the top tenth, cialstudies,and 3 unitsofacademicelectivesrequired. 4 units ofmathematics, 97% in the top quarter, 99% in the top half, 1% in the bottom half. 4 units of science (including 3 units of lab), and 4 units of foreign language 49% of freshmen submitted class rank. recommended. Audition required of music program applicants. Portfolio re- 54% of accepted applicants submitted ACT; 46% submitted SAT Reasoning. quired of architecture program applicants. Conditional admission for applic- SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2017): ants not normally admissible. SATReasoning or ACT required. SATSubject EBRW % Math % (any two tests recommended of applicants submitting SAT scores) recom- 700-800 84 84 mended. The SAT or ACT writing component used for admission. TOEFL 600-699 12 12 required of some international applicants. Campus visit and admissions inter- 500-599 4 4 view recommended. Off-campus interview may be arranged with an alumni 400-499 0 0 representative. Admission may be deferred up to two years. Application fee 100 % 100 % Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2017): $75 (may be waived in cases of financial need), nonrefundable. EBRW:730-780 Math:760-800 Basis for Candidate Selection ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2017): Academic: Secondary school record, class rank, recommendations, English % Math % Composite % standardized test scores, and essay very important. 30-36 93 85 94 Non-academic: Extracurricular activities, particular talent/ability, 24-29 6 14 5 and character/personalqualitiesvery important.Inter- 18-23 1 1 1 view, alumni/ae relationship, geographical residence, 100 % 100 % 100 % state residence, minority affiliation, volunteer work, Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2017): and work experience considered. Composite: 33-35 Admissions Procedure Student Body Characteristics Normalsequence:Standardized testscores mustbe received by January 1. 52% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20. Visit for interview by December 1. Application deadline is January 1. Composition of student body (fall 2017): Common application form accepted; supplemental forms required. Noti- Undergraduate Freshman fication of admission is sent by April 1. Reply is required by May 1 or Non-resident aliens 11.7 10.2 within one week if notified thereafter. $300 tuition deposit, nonrefund- Hispanic/Latino 14.7 17.5 able. $100 room deposit, nonrefundable. Freshmen may enter only in fall Black 6.8 7.3 term. Admissions process is need-blind. White 34.5 29.2 Special programs: Early decision program. For fall 2017, 329 of 1,603 Native American 0.2 0.2 early decision applicants were accepted. Early decision deadline is Asian American 25.9 28.8 November 1. Pacific Islander 0.2 0.2 Two or more races 4.2 4.9 Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2017, 555 transfer applica- Unknown 1.8 1.7 tions were received, 54 were accepted. Application deadline is March 15 for 100.0 % 100.0 % fall. Minimum nine semester hours required to apply as a transfer. Secondary school transcript, college transcript, essay or personal statement, standardized FINANCIAL test scores, statement of good standing from Dean of Students from prior in- Expenses stitution,and recommendations from two professors required; portfolio re- Tuition (2018-19): $46,600 per year.Room & Board: $14,000. Required quired of architecture program applicants; audition required of music pro- fees: $745. Books/misc. expenses (school’s estimate): $3,800. gram applicants. Minimum 3.2 college GPA required. Lowest course grade accepted is “C-.” At least 60 semester hours must be completed at the school Financial Aid to earn a bachelor’s degree. Needs analysis based on federal and institutional methodology. FAFSA, tax International Students: 463 degree-seeking undergraduate students forms,CSS/PROFILE, Divorced Parent’sstatement,and Business/Farm sup- enrolled, 42 countries represented. Minimum 100 TOEFL (Inter- plement: Priority filing date is February 15. Notification of awards begins net-based) score required. Separate application required. Application April 1. In 2017, the average aid package of full-time undergraduates with deadline is January 1 for fall. financial need was $44,799; $46,077 for full-time freshmen. School particip- ates in Federal Work-Study Program. 25% of 2017 graduates incurred an av- Learning Disabled Students: Essay required; personal interview recommen- erage debt of $26,556. Of full-time undergraduates receiving need-based fin- ded. Support services available. Untimed standardized tests accepted. Re- ancial aid, an average of 100% of need was met. quirements for LD students are the same as all applicants. Additional time to Scholarships and Grants complete degree permitted. Program/services serve 48 identified students. Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, and private Placement Options: Credit may be granted for International Baccalaureate. scholarships/grants. Non-need-based state, academic merit, creative arts/

535 - Rice University (TX) - performance, special achievements/activities, special characteristics, ath- Academic Experience letic, and ROTC scholarships/grants. On average, 254 non-need-based 97% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. 91% of freshmen athletic scholarships are awarded with an average amount of $46,530. In graduate within six years. The most popular majors among recent gradu- 2017, $60,774,675 in need-based scholarships/grants and $12,665,823 ates were economics, psychology, and biochemistry/cell biology. in non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded. Guidance Facilities/Student Services Loans Non-remedial tutoring. Placement service. Health service. Women’s center. Direct subsidized Stafford, direct unsubsidized Stafford, direct PLUS, Health insurance. Career services include internships, career/job search Federal Perkins, and state loans. Institutional payment plan. In 2017, classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, $4,142,249 in need-based self-help aid was awarded, including alumni network, interview training, and job bank. Minority student, career, $1,698,629 in student loans. personal, academic, and psychological counseling. International student sup- Student Employment port services include special counselors/advisors and special orientation. LD Institutional employment. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities student support services include note-taking services, tutors, reading ma- rated “excellent.” chines, tape recorders, extended time for tests, early syllabus, exam on tape or computer, take home exam, texts on tape, priority seating, and other testing ACADEMIC accommodations. Handicapped student services include note-taking services, Accreditation tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, spe- Accredited by SACS; professionally by ABET. cial transportation, adaptive equipment, Braille services, and talking books; Instructional Faculty other servicesprovided on an individualbasis. 90% of campusis accessibleto Full-time: 456 men, 224 women; part-time: 125 men, 65 women. the physically handicapped. Doctorates/Terminal 99% Masters 1% FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 6 to 1. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Athletics Degree Offerings Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, tennis, track Baccalaureate: B.A., B.Arch., B.F.A., B.M., B.S., B.S.C.S., B.S.E.E., and field (indoor/outdoor) for men. Intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, B.S.M.E. Master’s: M.A., M.A.T., M.Arch., M.B.A.,M.L.S., M.M.,M.S. soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor),volleyball forwo- Doctoral: Arch.D., D.M.A., Ph.D. men. Men’s club badminton, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, karate, lacrosse, Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree rugby, sailing, sky diving, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo. Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations, Anthropology, Applied/Computa- Women’s club badminton, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, karate, lacrosse, tional Mathematics, Architectural Studies, Architecture, Art/Art History, rugby, sailing, skydiving, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo. In- Asian Studies, Biochemistry/Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical tramural/recreational badminton, basketball, billiards, cross-country, disc Engineering, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical golf, flag football, floor hockey, golf, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, soc- Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Earth Science, Ecology/ cer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball. 14% Evolutionary Biology, Economics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, of students participate in intercollegiate sports. 70% of students participate in English, Environmental Science/Engineering, French Studies, German, intramural sports. Member of Conference USA (Football I-A). Hispanic Studies, History, Kinesiology, Linguistics, Managerial Studies, Student Activities and Organizations Materials Science, Mathematical Economic Analysis, Mathematics, Student government, newspaper (The Rice Thresher, published weekly), lit- Mechanical Engineering, Medieval Studies, Music Composition, Music erary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station. Four honor societ- History, Music Performance, Music Theory, Philosophy, Physics, Policy ies. Baptist Student Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Hillel, Hindu Stu- Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Slavic Studies, dents Council, Interfaith Dialog Association, InterVarsity Christian, and Sociology, Statistics, Study of Women/Gender, Visual Art. Reformed University Fellowship;Progressive/Liberal Christians;Canterbury Academic Requirements Episcopal, Catholic, Latter-day Saints, and Muslim Student Associations. Two semester hours of physical education required. Minimum 1.67 GPA Advocating Diversity and the Need for Cultural Exchange, Asian Pacific must be maintained. Minimum 2.0 GPA required for graduation. Americans for Social Action; African, Black, Hispanics for Cultural Enrich- Academic Programs ment, Latin American, and Native American Student Associations. Campan- Minors offered in some majors. Self-designed majors. Double majors. ile orchestra, Philharmonics, Student Volunteer Program, Young Democrats, Dual degrees. Independent study. Accelerated study. Honors program. College Republicans, PRIDE, environmental club; Honor, Rice Program, Phi Beta Kappa. Pass/fail grading option. Internships. Teacher certifica- and Student Admission Councils. A total of 257 registered organizations. No tion in secondary education. Graduate programs offered; qualified under- social fraternities or sororities. graduates may take graduate-level classes. Pre-professional programs in law, medicine, dentistry, and business. Member of Connexions, Gulf GENERAL Coast Consortium for Bioinformatics, International Consortium for En- Housing vironmental and Nanotechnology Research, John S. Dunn, Sr Gulf Coast Students may live on or off campus. Coed dormitories and disabled stu- Consortium for Magnetic Resonance, The Rice Inversion Project, and dent housing. 72% of all undergraduates (99% of all freshmen) live in WM Keck Center for Computational Biology. Study abroad in many school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing. countries. Combined Bachelor/M.D. program with the Baylor Coll of Regulations and Policies Medicine. NROTC. AFROTC and ROTC at U of Houston. Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age; additional restric- Facilities tions apply. Class attendance policies set by individual instructors. Honor Internet access. E-mail services/accounts. Computer equipment/network ac- code. Hazing prohibited. All students may have cars on campus. cess provided in residence halls, library, computer center/labs, and student Environment/Transportation center. Library of 2,958,612 titles, 160,917 current serials, 3,562,203 micro- 285-acre, urban campus in Houston (population: 2,312,717). Served by forms, 95,251 audiovisuals, 50,625 e-books. Fine arts library. Federal gov- air and bus. Public transportation serves campus. ernment document repository. School is a member of library consortium. Art Calendar gallery, greenhouse, observatory, engineering building, engineering design Semester system; classes begin in late August and early January. Orientation center. for new students held in August.

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