Rice University

Houston, TX, US🇺🇸

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Stories from students at Rice University

Rice University 🇺🇸

Houston, US

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-24 undergraduate

Rice University is located in Large City of Houston, TX, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

- nov.12024
  Early Decision
  Fall 2025
- janv.42025
  Early Decision II
  Fall 2025
- janv.42025
  Regular Decision
  Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

730770

Math

770800

ACT

Composite

3436

The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of secondary school record	✓
Class rank	✓
Academic GPA	✓
Standardized test scores	✓
Application essay	✓
Recommendation(s)	✓

Non-Academic Factors

Factor	Very Important	Considered	Not Considered
Interview		✓
Extracurricular activities	✓
Talent/ability	✓
Character/personal qualities	✓
First generation		✓
Alumni/ae relation			✓
Geographical residence		✓
State residency		✓
Religious affiliation/commitment			✓
Volunteer work		✓
Work experience		✓
Level of applicant’s interest		✓

Supplemental Essays

Please explain why you wish to study in the academic areas you selected above.

150 mots

Why are you determined to study architecture? Could you please elaborate on your past experiences and how they have motivated you to apply to Rice University and the School of Architecture in particular?

250 mots

Please expand on relevant experiences and motivations outside of your academic trajectory that have inspired you to study architecture, focusing on aspects that are not accommodated by other prompts in the application.

250 mots

You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source.

Please respond to one of the following prompts to explore how you will contribute to the Rice community:

The Residential College System is at the heart of Rice student life and is heavily influenced by the particular cultural traditions and unique life experiences each student brings. What life experiences and/or unique perspectives are you looking forward to sharing with fellow Owls in the residential college system?

Rice is strengthened by its diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders and change agents across the spectrum of human endeavor. What perspectives shaped by your background, experiences, upbringing, and/or racial identity inspire you to join our community of change agents at Rice?

500 mots

Based upon your exploration of Rice University, what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you?

150 mots

Costs & Aid

$78 278Total Cost on Campus

$7 826Average Cost After Aid on Campus

2023-2024 for international students

Estimated expenses	Academic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees	$58 128
Books and supplies	$1 400
On-campus housing	$15 900
On-campus other expenses	$2 850
Total	$78 278

Rankings

#18U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025

#=112Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

#=141QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023