BS Environmental Engineering at Rice University

Programme overview

BS Environmental Engineering is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Civil and Environmental Engineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is an exciting field of study in which students build the fundamental knowledge and contextual sensitivity to engineer solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing problems—sustainable cities and systems, clean water and air, safe and smart structures, resilient infrastructure, climate risk management, and adaptation. The degree totals 93-94 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 35 courses (93-94 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 124 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 18 courses (50 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A minimum of 11 courses (27 credit hours) from the Core Requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

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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