Rice University
Houston
About
Rice University, located in Houston, Texas, is a prestigious private research university known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education and cutting-edge research. It features renowned schools such as the George R. Brown School of Engineering, the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business, and the Shepherd School of Music, which are celebrated for their innovative programs and academic rigor. Rice's commitment to fostering a close-knit, collaborative community and its strong ties to the Texas Medical Center enhance its reputation as a leading institution for both academic and professional development.
This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.
Decision Breakdown
- Accepted
- 1,413
- 34.6% of decisions
- Rejected
- 1,731
- 42.4% of decisions
- Interview
- 448
- 11.0% of decisions
- Wait Listed
- 490
- 12.0% of decisions
Average Scores
- Avg UGPA
- 3.75
- Avg GRE Quant
- 235
- Avg GRE Verbal
- 216
- Avg GRE Writing
- 5.4
Year-over-Year Comparison
by calendar year| Decision | 2025→ | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | 96 (32.2%) | 75 (31.8%) |
| Rejected | 144 (48.3%) | 90 (38.1%) |
| Interview | 28 (9.4%) | 32 (13.6%) |
| Wait Listed | 30 (10.1%) | 39 (16.5%) |
Popular Programs
- 1Economics410 results
- 2Computer Science362 results
- 3Physics203 results
- 4Bioengineering178 results
- 5English170 results
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Latest Results
View all results for Rice University| School | Program | Added On | Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rice University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | May 29, 2026 | Accepted on May 08 | |
Accepted on May 08 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.84 | ||||
Duke Master of Science in ME, GPA: 3.85 | ||||
Rice University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | May 06, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 21 | |
Accepted on Apr 21 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Rice University | BioengineeringPhD | Apr 23, 2026 | Wait listed on Apr 08 | |
Wait listed on Apr 08 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.76 | ||||
Invitation for considering the MBE Applied program. Could anyone please guide me what will be my best approach? Is there any hope? | ||||
Rice University | Health PsychologyPhD | Apr 15, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 13 | |
Rejected on Apr 13 Fall 2026 American | ||||
Rice University | Electrical And Computer EngineeringPhD | Apr 10, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 10 | |
Rejected on Apr 10 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.72 | ||||
Interviewed by committee professor on 1/15/26 and waitlisted on 2/20/26 | ||||
Rice University | Chemical And Biomolecular EngineeringMasters | Apr 09, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 09 | |
Accepted on Apr 09 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Rice University | Materials Science and NanoEngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 08 | |
Rejected on Apr 08 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.67 | ||||
Rice University | Environmental EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 01 | |
Rejected on Apr 01 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Rice University | Materials Science and NanoEngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 08 | |
Rejected on Apr 08 Fall 2026 International | ||||
BS GPA-3.59, MS GPA-3.87, Publications-20 (14 during application), Job experience (3.5 years as Materials Engineer + 3.5 years as Materials Scientist), IELTS-7.0, No GRE | ||||
Rice University | BioengineeringPhD | Apr 08, 2026 | Wait listed on Apr 08 | |
Wait listed on Apr 08 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.75 | ||||
Been told to apply for Rice's Master of Bioengineering - Applied Program | ||||