Rice University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Rice University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Rice University

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.

Summary

The Rice University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program, with multiple rejections pointing to stringent criteria, and several interview opportunities highlighting its competitive nature. Economics experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Electrical and Computer Engineering had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, underscoring its rigorous selection process. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, highlighting its selective nature. Applied Physics reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Statistics experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. Architecture saw both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters candidates, underscoring its high standards. Physics had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its stringent criteria. Political Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Bioengineering experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
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Sociology PhD
January 22, 2024
Interview on 22 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 22 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.91
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Art History PhD
January 22, 2024
Wait listed on 22 Jan
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Wait listed on 22 Jan
Fall 2024
International

E-mail to check portal, I thought the interview went well but guess not, had high hopes for Rice and really liked the PI but oh well :(

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Statistics PhD
January 22, 2024
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2024

Domestic - No GRE - No Masters - Interinstitutional Biostatistics Program Interest

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Political Science PhD
January 22, 2024
Interview on 20 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 20 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.74
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Civil And Environmental Engineering PhD
January 21, 2024
Interview on 12 Jan
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Interview on 12 Jan
Fall 2024
International
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English PhD
January 20, 2024
Accepted on 17 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Jan
Fall 2024
American
GPA 3.76

Non-descript email to check application portal. 1 year in a master's program at a different institution (not the right fit, so applied to phd's elsewhere) gpa 3.95. A couple presentations and one publication in the pipeline. Super pumped!

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Philosophy PhD
January 19, 2024
Rejected on 19 Jan
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Rejected on 19 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 4.00

Solicited, DGS responded and said I was rejected.

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History PhD
January 18, 2024
Accepted on 18 Jan
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Accepted on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
American
Rice University
History PhD
January 18, 2024
Accepted on 18 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International

I hold Masters Degree

Rice University
Bioengineering PhD
January 18, 2024
Interview on 19 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 19 Dec
Fall 2024
American
GPA 3.67
Rice University
Philosophy PhD
January 18, 2024
Rejected on 18 Jan
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Rejected on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 4.00

GPA is grad. Hi friends, can I assume that if I heard nothing from Rice, I am highly likely rejected?

Rice University
Philosophy PhD
January 18, 2024
Wait listed on 18 Jan
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Wait listed on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International

Contrary to the below, Rice is pretty much my top choice haha.

Rice University
Philosophy PhD
January 18, 2024
Wait listed on 18 Jan
Total comments
Wait listed on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International

Will be taking myself off the waitlist. Already have better offer somewhere else.

Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 18, 2024
Accepted on 18 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GRE 334
GRE V 165
GRE AW 99.99
GPA 3.74

Photonics and Plasmonics

Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 18, 2024
Rejected on 18 Jan
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Rejected on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.90
Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 18, 2024
Accepted on 18 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
American
GPA 3.82
Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 18, 2024
Accepted on 18 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 18 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.78

Quantum and Ultracold

Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 17, 2024
Accepted on 16 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 16 Jan
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.80

Quantum track

Rice University
Psychological Sciences PhD
January 17, 2024
Interview on 4 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 4 Jan
Fall 2024
American
Rice University
English PhD
January 17, 2024
Wait listed on 17 Jan
Total comments
Wait listed on 17 Jan
Fall 2024
American
GPA 4.00

Very excited to be considered! GPA is MA.

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