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Rice University

Rice University
6100 S Main
Houston, Texas 77005

Website: Rice University

Type of college:4-year private, not-for-profit

Degree types offered: Bachelor's, Doctor's, Master's

Degree Programs offered:

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Mathematics General
  • Architecture
  • Arts & Design
  • Asian Studies
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology General
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry General
  • Civil Engineering General
  • Classics and Classical Languages and Literature
  • Computer and Information Sciences General
  • Economics General
  • Electrical Electronics and Communication
  • English Language and Literature General
  • Environmental / Environmental Health Engineer
  • French Language and Literature
  • Geology
  • German Language and Literature
  • History General
  • Latin Language and Literature
  • Linguistics
  • Material Engineering
  • Mathematical Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Other
  • Music General
  • Philosophy
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physics General
  • Political Science and Government General
  • Psychology General
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Religion / Religious Studies
  • Russian Language and Literature
  • Secondary Teacher Education
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Women's Studies

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive: These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the doctorate. They award 50 or more doctoral degrees per year across at least 15 Disciplines.


2004-2007 Enrollment

Total enrollment 4,205
Undergraduate enrollment 2,692
Percent of undergraduate enrollment by gender
Men 53%
Women 47%
Percent of undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien 0%
Black non-Hispanic 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0%
Asian or Pacific Islander 11%
Hispanic 7%
White non-Hispanic 44%


Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Carnegie Foundation.

Rice University Information