by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Rice ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 128% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Of the 57 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rice, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 47 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 29 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 18 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.