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We’re looking for voracious lovers of life, independent thinkers with an unquenchable curiosity about the world who will bring different life experiences and unique perspectives to our campus. With the goal of enrolling a diverse class of the most talented students from across the country and around the world, we take a team-based approach to reviewing applications.
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Connections
You’ll feel it the minute you step on campus—a steady hum of excitement, camaraderie and purpose. Rice has over 300 student organizations, from cultural and religious representation groups to recreational cause and interest clubs.
Along with extensive academic collaboration and athletic pursuits, you’ll foster many deep connections during your four years here. APPLICATION
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
We review every applicant for a merit award; no separate application is required.
Community
Your life at Rice begins with your first rite of passage—finding out your residential college. This acts as more than just your home base; it’s your Rice family, starting from day one. Your community will extend outward all across campus, rooted by our signature culture of care that touches every aspect of campus life. It’s that collaborative spirit that’s at the heart of the Rice community.
Endeavor
At Rice, we dream bigger and reach higher. We find academic—and ultimately professional—success by pulling together and lifting up those around us. Collaboration, not competition, is what drives us. We celebrate the unconventional approaches and unique perspectives that inspire innovative thinking—the kind of thinking that permeates every facet of your academic life at Rice, no matter how you pursue your passions.
The Rice Investment
Determining the right school comes down to several factors—often, the biggest one is affordability. At Rice, we offer need-blind admission for domestic students, as well as meet 100% of demonstrated need.
54% OF ALL INCOMING
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE GRANT AID
82% OF RICE STUDENTS GRADUATE DEBT-FREE
Commitment to Diversity
Rice’s continued commitment to diversity is reflected in our updated supplemental questions that encourage students to share how their unique background and lived experiences can cultivate community on Rice’s campus. Student stories are more important than ever and we consider ourselves a partner with you in inspiring and educating students in how to celebrate their distinctive backgrounds throughout the application process.
Houston
Our Houston location is a hub 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 worldrenowned Texas Medical Center.
