BA Architectural Studies at Rice University

Programme overview

BA Architectural Studies is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Architecture (School of Architecture). The Rice School of Architecture focuses on the scholarship and practice of architecture as a broad discipline that touches the lives, cultures, and environments of peoples of the world. Intimate student-faculty interaction, academic freedom, and unrestricted institutional cooperation within and outside the university are distinctive qualities of the architecture degree programs at Rice. The degree totals 48 credit hours.

Faculty: School of Architecture | Department: Architecture | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 12 courses (48 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 2 courses (6 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A minimum major GPA of 2.00 or higher in all coursework that satisfies requirements for the major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The BA degree with a major in Architectural Studies provides a foundation in architectural ideas and design while allowing a broader pursuit of other fields as an undergraduate. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted into the architecture program who have completed the first two years of required courses. Approval is based on academic performance and demonstrated aptitude indicating that the student is on track for continued study in the discipline.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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