Applying to Rice

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rice University is 7.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.97%. 15,982 men and 15,077 women applied to Rice and 1,233 men and 1,214 women students were accepted.

Among them, 562 men and 563 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Rice.

In 2024, 567 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 243 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Rice.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 36 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at Rice. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Rice University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Rice. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rice University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $85 for graduate schools of Rice University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Rice.