About Physics And Astronomy in Rice University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers undergraduate and graduate programs for a wide range of interests. The bachelor of arts degree with majors in physics or astronomy is suitable for students who wish to obtain a broad liberal arts education with a concentration in a physical science. The bachelor of science degree with majors in physics, astrophysics, or chemical physics provides preparation for employment or further study in physics, astrophysics, and related technical fields. The minor in physics provides a solid foundation in physics with additional advanced physics topics of the student's choosing.
Research facilities and thesis supervision are available for MS and PhD students in atomic, molecular, and optical physics; biophysics; condensed matter physics; galactic astronomy; high energy astrophysics, nuclear and particle physics; and space physics.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
Rice University Highlights
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| University Type |
Private |
| Campus Area |
300 acres |
| Mode of Programs |
Full Time, Part Time, Online |
| Cost of Attendance |
66,620 USD |
| Admission Acceptance Rate |
11.12% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio (Fall 2019) |
6 to 1 |
| Endowment (June 2019) |
6.5 billion USD |
| Website |
rice.edu |
Rice University Annual Cost of Attendance
An estimated budget for studying at Rice University is tabulated below:
| Expense |
Amount (in USD) |
| Tuition |
48,330 |
| Fees |
782 |
| Room and Board (on-campus) |
14,140 |
| Books and supplies |
1,200 |
| Other expenses |
2,650 |
| Total |
67,102 |
