Rice University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Rice University look for in an applicant?

Use the admissions stats from Rice University recent freshman class to see how you compare.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Rice University

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Rice University

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

How are Rice University Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Rice University Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Gender Balance in Admissions: Analyzing Male and Female Applicant Trends

Average Test Scores

About 46% of students accepted to Rice submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Rice received ACT scores from 29% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 34 and 35.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Anatol Stefanowitsch under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.