Rice University

Rice University is a private research university founded in 1912 in Houston, Texas. Consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States, Rice is often described as the “Harvard of the South” and offers an exceptional education at a comparatively lower cost than peer Ivy League institutions. Rice enrolls approximately 4,300 undergraduates and 3,900 graduate students, maintaining a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The residential college system creates a tight-knit community within a major research university.

Schools

• George R. Brown School of Engineering — Top-ranked engineering
• Jones Graduate School of Business — Top-25 MBA program
• Shepherd School of Music — Top-5 US music school
• School of Architecture — Top-5 US architecture
• Wiess School of Natural Sciences — Chemistry, physics, and biology
• School of Social Sciences — Economics, political science, and psychology

How to Apply

• Application: Common App or QuestBridge
• Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1500–1570
• Acceptance Rate: ~9%

Key Deadlines

• Early Decision: November 1
• Regular Decision: January 1