| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,182 | 36.98% |
| International | 1,131 | 35.39% |
| Asian | 346 | 10.83% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 7.29% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 4.91% |
| Unknown | 77 | 2.41% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 65 | 2.03% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
The majority of Rice graduate students are White.