Rice University
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Admission rate
9%
Undergrad enrollment
4,500
Test policy
Test Optional
NCAA division
DI
Admitted Student Profile
GPA middle-50%
3.92–4.00
SAT middle-50%
1490–1570
ACT middle-50%
34–36
Middle-50% means the 25th and 75th percentile of admitted students. Your student does not need to be at the top of this range to be competitive, but being below the 25th percentile generally means the school functions as a reach.
Merit Aid & Scholarships
We do not have published merit aid scholarships on file for Rice University. Visit the school’s financial aid page for the latest details.
Admission Rates by Department
Rice University admits students by college or school rather than holistically to the institution as a whole, so the rate your student faces depends on the intended major. The institution-wide rate is 9%; individual program rates are below.
| Program | Admit rate |
|---|---|
Engineering George R. Brown School of Engineering. Source: Rice University Office of Admission | 8% |
Departmental rates can shift more than the institutional rate year over year. See our methodology for how we source and refresh this data.
Application Information
Test policy: Test Optional
In-state tuition: $56,874/year
Application deadlines and specific requirements are best confirmed with the school’s admissions office. We auto-populate deadlines for Pro members inside the Application Tracker.
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