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Rice University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Rice University men's basketball recruiting profile. Rice competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the American Conference from Houston, Texas. Led by head coach Rob Lanier, Rice University pairs a highly selective 8% acceptance rate with a 95% graduation rate and a $23,589 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
16
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
9,166
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
8%
State
Texas
City
Houston
Address
6100 S Main St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 44% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Rob Lanier
Head Coach
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 97% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
97%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
95%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$79,751
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$89,718
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 22% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$60,314
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$60,314
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$18,100
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,589
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 70% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$5,021,145
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$1,357,746
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