Rice University
Houston, TX | admission.rice.edu
What if your next four years exceeded all expectations? Rice University sits in the heart of Houston on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus next to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District. As a top-tier research institution, we offer more than 50 majors across seven schools of study, and students have the freedom and ability to choose their own path. Our tight-knit student community, engaging campus life and groundbreaking research opportunities attract talented students from all over the world with a desire to cultivate their passions and impact the world around them. By focusing on a culture of care, students find an environment of collaboration over competition. This combination of excellence in academics and a vibrant and caring student life forms the heart of the Rice community.
Representatives
Dylan Dutcher
she/her/hers
Associate Director of Admission
(713) 348-2674 dg48@rice.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
HOU (12 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
4,480 / 8,565
Average Class Size
14
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
51% / 71% / 13%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Conference USA
Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
34-36 / 1500-1560
Mid-Range or Average GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
31,443 / 2,730 (9%)
Deposits
1,203
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
Other
Application Information
Test Optional? Sometimes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 4
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: March 15
Spring: November 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
All admitted students are considered, there is no separate deadline.
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
All admitted students are considered, there is no separate deadline.
Link to Scholarship Info
financialaid.rice.edu/types-aid/merit-scholarships
Points of Pride
Consistently ranked #1 for Race/Class Interaction and #7 for LGBTQ Friendliness by the Princeton Review
Ranked #4 for Best Quality of Life and #19 for Happiest Students by the Princeton Review
We cover 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students. All aid is grant aid and we are 100% loan-free.