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Rice

Acceptance rate
8
%
ACT middle 50%
34
–
35
Applications
32473
Undergraduates
4789

Overview

Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, is a prestigious private research institution known for its rigorous academic programs, small student-to-faculty ratio, and vibrant campus community. Founded in 1912, Rice offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across disciplines such as engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, business, and architecture. The university is renowned for its commitment to undergraduate teaching, groundbreaking research, and collaborative culture, fostering innovation and leadership among its students. With a distinctive residential college system, Rice provides a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and engagement with the diverse city of Houston.

Admissions Information

Applications received
32473
Students admitted
2597
Acceptance rate
8
%
Undergraduate enrollment
4789
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
740
770
SAT Math
770
800
ACT Composite
34
35
Students submitting SAT
48
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
4-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 4, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
6609
Admissions website

Characteristics

School type
Private
Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Intramural
Club
Division I
Intercollegiate
Competitiveness
Most Competitive

Contact information

Address
PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892
Phone
(713) 348-0000

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