Percent of Applicants Admitted: 17%
Most successful applicants had "A" averages, SAT scores of 2070 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 30 or higher for this year, however, Rice looks at more than just that. One needs a rigorous high school curriculum, extra curricular activities as well a winning essay.
Total Enrollment: 6,224 (3,755 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 52% Male / 48% Female
A complete application to Rice consists of the following:
The Common Application
The Rice Common Application Supplement
$75 nonrefundable application fee
Official high school transcript
SAT and two Subject Tests, or ACT with the writing test. All examination scores must be sent directly to Rice from the testing agency. If you choose to take two SAT subject tests, we recommend choosing subjects related to your proposed area of study.
School Report (counselor recommendation)
One Teacher Evaluation (teacher recommendation)
Midyear Report (to be submitted when senior midyear grades become available)
An electronic portfolio for applicants to the School of Architecture. E-mail your portfolio in PowerPoint format to [email protected].
An audition for applicants to The Shepherd School of Music
A personal interview on or off campus is OPTIONAL, but recommended
Most successful applicants had "A" averages, SAT scores of 2070 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 30 or higher for this year, however, Rice looks at more than just that. One needs a rigorous high school curriculum, extra curricular activities as well a winning essay.
Total Enrollment: 6,224 (3,755 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 52% Male / 48% Female
A complete application to Rice consists of the following:
The Common Application
The Rice Common Application Supplement
$75 nonrefundable application fee
Official high school transcript
SAT and two Subject Tests, or ACT with the writing test. All examination scores must be sent directly to Rice from the testing agency. If you choose to take two SAT subject tests, we recommend choosing subjects related to your proposed area of study.
School Report (counselor recommendation)
One Teacher Evaluation (teacher recommendation)
Midyear Report (to be submitted when senior midyear grades become available)
An electronic portfolio for applicants to the School of Architecture. E-mail your portfolio in PowerPoint format to [email protected].
An audition for applicants to The Shepherd School of Music
A personal interview on or off campus is OPTIONAL, but recommended