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Rice University
About
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1912, the university spans 300 acres.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 75 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 8,223
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
- Staff
- 3,543
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
30 subjectsQS
40 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | =75 | 65.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =94 | 61.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 101–125 | 56.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 151–175 | 48.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =85 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 97 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 118 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 120 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =121 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =123 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 175 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =176 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =199 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 205 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Optics | 206 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =248 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 273 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =285 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 317 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =328 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =455 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =569 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =625 | 63.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Rice University?
Rice University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =119, THE Rank =103, ARWU Rank 101-150, US News Rank 219.
When was Rice University founded?
Rice University was founded in 1912.
What are the top subjects at Rice University?
Top subjects at Rice University include: Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Statistics & Operational Research, Physical Sciences.
Where is Rice University located?
Rice University is located in Houston, United States.