#113 nationally · R1 · Texas

Rice University research spending

Rice University spent $255M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #113 among US R1 and R2 universities and #7 in Texas.

$255Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#113of 297 nationally
#7 of 28in Texas (4% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
110University of South Carolina-Columbia MedSCR1$262M
111Tulane University of Louisiana MedLAR1$258M
112Thomas Jefferson University MedPAR2$258M
113Rice UniversityTXR1$255M
114George Mason UniversityVAR1$252M
115Wayne State University MedMIR1$251M
116Tufts University MedMAR1$247M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Rice University run through its research office: https://research.rice.edu/

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Questions

How much does Rice University spend on research?
Rice University reported $255M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Rice University rank nationally for research spending?
#113 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #7 of 28 in Texas.
Is Rice University an R1 university?
Rice University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.