What division is Rice?

Rice competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the AAC.

What GPA do you need for Rice?

The average GPA at Rice is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

Rice has an enrollment of approximately 4,562 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Rice?

Rice has an acceptance rate of 8%.

How do I get recruited to play at Rice?

To get recruited at Rice, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Rice's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Rice

Houston, TXFBSAAC

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

4,562

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

Acceptance

95%

Graduation

97%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Rice is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the AAC, located in Houston, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Rice, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

95%

Acceptance

Student:Faculty

6:1

Avg SAT

1,553

Retention

97%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$79,751

Coaching Staff73 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Rice Athletics

Rice is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Houston, TX, competing in the AAC. With an enrollment of 4,562 students, Rice offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Rice, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Rice is 3.9. The school maintains a 95% graduation rate.

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