Early Decision
Fall 2026
Rice University
Houston, TX, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Rice University
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-24 undergraduateRice University is located in Large City of Houston, TX, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early Decision IIFall 2026
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
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
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 | 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 | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$78,278Total Cost (On Campus)
$7,826Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| 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