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  • HOUSTON, TX
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Rice University
#2 in Best Colleges for Art in America
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    Rice University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Rice?

    Rice admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into Rice have an average SAT score between 1460-1570 or an average ACT score of 34-36. The regular admissions application deadline for Rice is January 4. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Rice early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    11%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    23%
    Total Applicants
    23,455
    SAT Range
    1460-1570
    SAT Reading
    710-770
    SAT Math
    750-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    59%
    ACT Range
    34-36
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    32-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    41%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    admission.rice.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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