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As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$75

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	15,415	7,937	7,478
Percent admitted	17%	17%	17%
Percent admitted who enrolled	38%	39%	37%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA		X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations	X
Formal demonstration of competencies		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	785	80%
ACT	514	53%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	670	760
SAT Math	700	790
SAT Writing	670	770
ACT Composite	31	34
ACT English	31	35
ACT Math	30	35
ACT Writing	8	9

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$33,771	$35,551	$37,292	$38,941	4.4%
Books and supplies	$800	$800	$800	$800	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$11,750	$12,270	$12,600	$13,000	3.2%
Other	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$11,750	$12,270	$12,600	$13,000	3.2%
Other	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	$1,550	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$47,871	$50,171	$52,242	$54,291	3.9%
Off Campus	$47,871	$50,171	$52,242	$54,291	3.9%
Off Campus with Family	$36,121	$37,901	$39,642	$41,291	4.2%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (713) 348-4958

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	695	75%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	561	60%	$18,970,047	$33,815
Federal grants	174	19%	$776,603	$4,463
Pell grants	174	19%	$728,603	$4,187
Other federal grants	16	2%	$48,000	$3,000
State/local government grant or scholarships	129	14%	$537,374	$4,166
Institutional grants or scholarships	561	60%	$17,656,070	$31,472
Student loan aid	179	19%	$1,115,668	$6,233
Federal student loans	172	18%	$736,913	$4,284
Other student loans	25	3%	$378,755	$15,150

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	2,711	70%	$77,701,328	$28,662
Pell grants	663	17%	$2,744,640	$4,140
Federal student loans	692	18%	$3,240,352	$4,683

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