The Rice Investment

Admission Events

We are hosting a number of events for students to learn more about Rice, including student-led tours and our popular, virtual Application Advice Series.

New Majors

We’ve launched a new major in our well-known School of Business, a major in operations research under the Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics, and a sports analytics major under the Department of Sport Management.

6:1 STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

69% OF COURSES HAVE FEWER THAN 20 STUDENTS

87% OF COURSES TAUGHT BY FACULTY

7 SCHOOLS OF STUDY

27+ CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Rice offers generous need-based aid and merit awards. We’re committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all students. That means if there is a gap between what an admitted student’s family is able to pay and our total cost of attendance, we cover the gap.

54% OF ALL INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE GRANT AID

50+ UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

#4 BEST QUALITY OF LIFE

300+ CLUBS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

80% OF RICE STUDENTS GRADUATE DEBT FREE

Princeton Review’s Great Lists

>> Happy Students

>> Great Race/Class Interaction

>> Great Quality Of Life

>> Great Financial Aid

>> LGBTQ Friendly

We review every applicant for a merit award; no separate application is required.

>> Great Health Services

>> Great College Dorms

>> Most Loved Colleges

>> Great-Run Colleges

>> Great College Newspaper

>> Great Town-Gown Relations

We always love to hear from our school counselors! Whether you’d like Rice to visit your school, or you have a question about the admission process on behalf of one of your students, we’re available to connect with you.

Campus

Our 300-acre, tree-lined campus features more than 70 major buildings with architectural elements that are uniquely Rice. There’s plenty to see and do, so plan your visit to Rice today.

Cultures

Located in the heart of the most culturally and ethnically diverse city in the nation, Rice celebrates diversity across the student body, within the residential colleges and in our classrooms as a central and meaningful part of the Rice experience.

Current Class Profile

Rice’s CBE (Committee-Based Evaluation) evaluation and selection process yields a strong class each year. We seek students who demonstrate academic prowess and show strong promise of leadership and interest in bettering their communities. Scan to see the statistics for the current Rice class.

Application Deadlines

Early Decision

November 1 - Application

November 15 - Financial Aid Application

Shepherd School of Music

December 1

Regular Decision

January 4 - Application

February 1 - Financial Aid Application

Houston

Our Houston location is a mecca for industries related to finance, sports management, consulting, medicine, entrepreneurship and energy. Rice students intern everywhere from NASA to the mayor’s office, as well as conduct collaborative research with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.