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.
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Rice University
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Religion, Religious
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F18
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still no words from school. Has anyone heard from them? |
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Rice University
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Civil And Environmental Engineering (Environmental)
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
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Rice University
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Religion
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GPA 3.70
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had to email dept with a "to whom it may concern", they blatantly dismissing telling the rejected that they've been rejected, this is the second time this happens to me with this school, will not be applying again |
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Rice University
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Computer Science
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
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Area: Robotics |
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Rice University
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Political Science
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
International
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Expected. Still sad. Haven't got the email. Just checked the website. |
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Rice University
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Philosophy
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
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GPA is grad (0a/1w/2r out of 19) |
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Rice University
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Chemistry
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GPA 3.10
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Honestly, not surprised. |
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Rice University
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(Computer Science
Masters
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 163
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.50
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2 years ago today, my kitten died... |
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Rice University
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Bioengineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
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Was rejected by Rice BioE. Thought it was because I also applied SSPB and offered an interview. |
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Rice University
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Political Science
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
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AP |
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Rice University
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Philosophy
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 135
GRE V 186
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.95
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Full funding, tuition waiver, and provost award. Not sure if this is helpful, but there you are. |
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Rice University
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Finance
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
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Rice University
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Statistics
Masters
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
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Great program for Data Science!! |
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Rice University
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Computer Science
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
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emailed the status has updated then I saw the rejection in my portal. |
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Rice University
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ECE
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
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Got an email about status update asking me to check the portal, knew it was all over then. The letter was just a confirmation. |
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Rice University
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Bioengineering
Masters
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
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Rejected for GMI, but accepted to three other top 5 BME programs. |
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Rice University
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Economics
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 168
GRE V 160
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.80
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Glad to see so many people talking about this new program, have other option in top 20, may decline this offer, good luck to waiting list! - ( ゜- ゜) |
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Rice University
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Economics
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
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no formal rejection. just mumbled and screwed it up. sigh... |
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Rice University
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(EE) Electrical Engineering
Masters
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 163
GRE V 164
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.50
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Additional information: Original undergrad score was in percentage (71.21%). I had also worked at IIT Bombay as a Research Assistant since July 2015. TOEFL iBT score: 117/120. |
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Rice University
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Electrical And Computer Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
American
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Rice Fellowship for 2006-2007. |
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