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.

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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.

33% Acceptance Rate. Based on The GRADCAFE data.

School	Program	Added On	Decision
Rice University	Computer Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 American GRE 164 GRE V 152 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.56
Rice University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov International
asked if their offer was still valuable on 4/14. I said yes. 4/18 offered admission in the 2nd round.15000/year.
Rice University	Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F17 International
Called for visitation weekend from 23-24 February
Rice University	Philosophy PhD	November 30, -0001	Wait listed on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Wait listed on 30 Nov F20 American GRE 155 GRE V 166 GRE AW 5.50 GPA 2.95
Rice University	History PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F17 American
Thought it was a great fit...apparently not.
Rice University	Architecture Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 American GRE 160 GRE V 170 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.80
Voicemail from the dean, accepted to option 1 (first professional) program. Wasn't expecting a Sunday night decision!
Rice University	Computational And Applied Mathematics (CAAM) PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F16 International
Very disappointed. :( Was my to choice.
Rice University	Sociology PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F16 American GRE 163 GRE V 161 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.14
Interview Feb 18th-19th
Rice University	Bioengineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 American
Waitlisted and then accepted today. Will be declining since I've already accepted another offer. Good luck to everyone else on the waitlist!
Rice University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F15 International
Can confirm through asking directly that they are receiving contact information from schools where you're rejected.


Rice University	Sociology PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F20 American
Invited to two-day interview gathering.
Rice University	Statistics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International
Rice University	Psychology PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F20 International GRE 168 GRE V 142 GRE AW 3.00 GPA 3.36
E-Mail to check the portal
Rice University	( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 International
Rice University	Electrical Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 170 GRE V 146 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 4.00
Rice University	Computer Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 American GRE 156 GRE V 153 GRE AW 4.50 GPA 3.60
1 conference paper accepted to CHI, was interested in AI/ML
Rice University	Systems, Synthetic, And Physical Biology PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 American GRE 164 GRE V 161 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.90
3 years of research experience, goldwater honorable mention, applied for NSF GRFP, very excited!
Rice University	Computer Science Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 161 GRE V 151 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 4.00
No research. Applied for MCS.
Rice University	(Computer Science Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F17 International GRE 170 GRE V 155 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 3.67
Rice University	( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 International
kinda last minute, but soooo excited!

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