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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(Computer Science)
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 168
GRE V 160
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.59
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Email received and portal updated. No prior interview. Funding not mentioned. |
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Rice University
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Chemistry
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
American
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Contacted via email and asked if I was available for a phone call from graduate admissions team. Spoke on the phone that day and got accepted. Very surprised since it was only one week after the admissions deadline! |
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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
International
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Got it last night. |
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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
International
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Booooo.. |
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Rice University
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Electrical Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
International
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Rice University
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I/O Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Wait listed on 30 Nov
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Wait listed on 30 Nov
F18
International
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Rice University
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Chemical Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 166
GRE V 151
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.83
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Email to check the website. General rejection letter |
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Rice University
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(Pure) Mathematics
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GPA 3.80
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Emailed about status. Was told that they do not expect to admit any more students. |
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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
American
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Rice University
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Professional Science
Masters
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
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Environmental Analysis track. Unofficial email, official offer to come soon. |
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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
F19
International
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Rice University
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Mechanical Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 161
GRE V 157
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.96
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To posters below. A faculty needs to admit you. I got admission about a month ago. I am taking the offer! Good luck to you guys. I sincerely hope you get in, and that we meet one day. |
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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
F15
American
GRE 155
GRE V 169
GRE AW 5.00
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Rice University
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Electrical Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International
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Rice University
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( ECE ) Electrical And Computer Engineering
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 168
GRE V 159
GRE AW 4.00
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GPA:9.32/10. EE from an IIT. No interview. |
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Rice University
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Computational And Applied Mathematics
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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no more offers forthcoming |
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Rice University
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Astronomy & Physics
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 320
GRE V 152
GRE AW 99.99
GPA 3.50
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poor GRE grades....Currently in a masters program, one paper in preparation. |
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Bioengineering
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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Why is it that no international student who posts on this site can form a coherent English sentence? |
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Rice University
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(English)
PhD
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November 30, -0001 |
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 158
GRE V 170
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.71
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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
International
GRE 150
GRE V 163
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 4.00
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Got an email referring me to the website where there was an electronic letter. |
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