A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rice are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 64% more male students than female students enrolled at Rice University with a gender ratio of 29% men to 18% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rice has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
18%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,472
|
| Women |
1,510
|
Rice serves a low number of students outside of Texas, with 35 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227757 IPEDS survey data for Rice University.
Last updated February 24, 2025