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APPLY With the goal of enrolling a diverse class of the most talented students from across the country and around the world, we take a holistic, team-based approach to reviewing applications.
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINES EARLY DECISION I
EARLY DECISION II
REGULAR DECISION
November 1 Application
January 4 Application
January 4 Application
November 15 FAFSA & CSS Profile
FAFSA & CSS Profile
February 1 FAFSA & CSS Profile
QUESTBRIDGE
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
October 1 QuestBridge National College Match Application
December 1 Application
November 1 FAFSA & CSS Profile
HOUSTON TEXAS
Houston is a hub for a variety of fields including finance, sports management, consulting, medicine, arts, politics, entrepreneurship, education and energy.
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MOST DIVERSE LARGE CITY IN THE COUNTRY
LARGEST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES
LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES IN THE COUNTRY
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
RICE VILLAGE A walkable district with numerous options for shopping and dining
THE MUSEUM DISTRICT and institutions in the 21 Museums Houston Museum District
LIVING ON CAMPUS Each student is placed into one of twelve residential colleges, a smaller community that reflects the rich tapestry of our diverse student body. Each residential college has its own student government, traditions and unique culture!
DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Experience world-class performing arts, professional sports and more
Most importantly, colleges offer community. A core team of faculty, staff and peer advisors live alongside students on campus, providing built-in support and helping all students feel at home.
February 1 FAFSA & CSS Profile
HOUSTON ZOO Rice students receive free admission through “Passport to Houston”
STUDENT LIFE
Connect With Us
GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT | 30 MI.
Instagram: @riceadmission Youtube: youtube.com/riceadmission Website: admission.rice.edu Inside the Hedges Blog: admission.rice.edu/blog Email: admission@rice.edu
The student experience at Rice would be greatly diminished without the deeply rooted culture of care reaching every corner of campus. Students going out of their way to help each other is the norm rather than the exception.
“PURSUING MULTIPLE PASSIONS IS NOT A DISTRACTION FROM YOUR EDUCATION —IT CAN ACTUALLY BECOME ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE PARTS OF IT.”
Community service and global outreach are just a few ways in which Rice students extend this culture of care beyond the hedges.
350+
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
BEST QUALITY OF LIFE RANKED BY THE PRINCETON REVIEW
SANJANA, MCMURTRY ’29
THE TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER medical #1 Largest complex in the world
WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT | 13 MI. NASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTER Rice’s long history of close collaboration with NASA began in 1958
Houston, Texas
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
WIESS SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND ARTS
GEORGE R. BROWN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING
VIRANI UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
RICE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
OUTCOMES
89%
Owls don’t just learn — they do. And nobody embodies that better than our alumni who are using the skills to change the world.
86% OF STUDENTS ENTER GRADUATE SCHOOL OR THE WORKFORCE WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
12K
$91K
90%
850+
EMPLOYERS IN RICE’S NETWORK
IS THE AVERAGE STARTING SALARY FOR RICE GRADUATES
OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH AN INTERNSHIP OR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
UNIQUE EMPLOYERS HIRED CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATES
SCHOOLS OF STUDY
AFFORDABILITY
ACADEMICS At Rice, we believe that focusing your studies on specific areas of interest should not be an exercise in elimination, but rather an opportunity to pursue, and possibly even combine, multiple passions.
With more than 50 majors and minors across seven Schools of Study — and flexible distribution requirements giving you the freedom to take the courses that interest you most — Rice invites you to explore, question, experiment, combine and create your own path.
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. All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. No separate application forms or interviews are necessary.
THE RICE INVESTMENT
87%
$75,643
OF STUDENTS GRADUATE DEBT FREE
IS THE AVERAGE FRESHMAN AID PACKAGE
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$187M
GREAT FINANCIAL AID RANKED BY THE PRINCETON REVIEW
IN TOTAL GRANT AID AWARDED
250+
70%
16
6:1
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
OF STUDENTS INTERN WHILE AT RICE
AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS
STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
26%
100+
OF STUDENTS ENGAGE IN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
RESEARCH CENTERS, INSTITUTES, AND GROUPS
SUPPORT
INVESTING IN GLOBAL TALENT
TOP 20
60%
We proudly support exceptional international students with need-based aid that meets 100% of your demonstrated need. We thoughtfully consider each family’s financial picture during review.
CONSISTENTLY RANKED BY THE US NEWS & WORLD REPORT SINCE 1988
OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH DOUBLE MAJORS, MINOR(S), OR CERTIFICATE(S)
There’s no shortage of academic advising and support at Rice. The Office of Student Success Initiatives oversees a number of programs on campus to help you transition to college life, and the Office of Academic Advising assists you in exploring opportunities and implementing plans to reach your goals.
Rice’s international need-based aid policy for both admission and financial aid is need-aware. To be considered, simply submit the CSS Profile and International Student Financial Statement with your application.
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26%
In addition, you’ll always have academic support from faculty and peer advisors in your residential college.
IN TOTAL AID AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIPS
We’ve taken a bold step toward making education affordable with our signature financial aid program, The Rice Investment.
As a loan-free institution, Rice is committed to providing you with access to the aid you need without the burden of graduating with student debt. The Rice Investment grants the awards listed below to families in the following income ranges.
“RICE IS A PLACE WHERE YOUR PASSIONS AND COMMUNITY INTERSECT... TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITY AND YOUR PASSIONS INTO IMPACT.” JONATHAN, WILL RICE, ’26
INCOME
$100K–200K FULL TUITION GRANT
INCOME
BELOW $100K FULL TUITION & LIVING EXPENSES GRANT
Assuming Typical Assets. 70% of domestic students who applied for assistance in the $200–300K range still received aid. Domestic students with family income above $300K may still qualify for financial aid.