Rice University admissions
Houston, TX
Rice University acceptance rate
8.0%
2,597 of 32,473 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, Rice University is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 44% of admitted students enrolled (1,148 of 2,597).
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Common questions about Rice University
What is the acceptance rate at Rice University?
Rice University admitted 8.0% of applicants (2,597 of 32,473) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Rice University?
1,148 of the 2,597 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 44%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Rice University?
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