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Rice University Women's Cross Country

The Rice University women's cross country program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the American Conference, based in Houston, Texas. Academically, graduates outperform those at 97% of D1 women's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 21% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
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
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 97% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

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

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 21% of D1 women's cross country 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
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,589
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (713) 348-0000

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