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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Chemistry PhD
January 06, 2025
Accepted on 20 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 20 Dec
Fall 2025
American
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Psychology PhD
December 30, 2024
Interview on 30 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 30 Dec
Fall 2025
American
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Bioengineering PhD
December 27, 2024
Interview on 19 Dec
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Interview on 19 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.87
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Statistics PhD
December 24, 2024
Interview on 23 Dec
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Interview on 23 Dec
Fall 2025
American
Rice University
Statistics PhD
December 23, 2024
Interview on 23 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 23 Dec
Fall 2025
International
Rice University
Systems Biology PhD
December 20, 2024
Interview on 20 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 20 Dec
Fall 2025
International

Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology Program

Rice University
Bioengineering PhD
December 20, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
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Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.94
Rice University
Bioengineering PhD
December 19, 2024
Interview on 18 Dec
Total comments
Interview on 18 Dec
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.92
Rice University
Chemistry PhD
December 17, 2024
Accepted on 17 Dec
Total comments
Accepted on 17 Dec
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
Rice University
Pharmaceutical Sciences Masters
November 23, 2024
Accepted on 23 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 23 Nov
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.00

IELTS 6.5

Rice University
Global Affairs Masters
May 21, 2024
Wait listed on 12 Apr
Total comments
Wait listed on 12 Apr
Fall 2024
International

This was my first choice, but I got waitlisted ...... Emailed AO and got a reply saying things may change around mid-May. Still waiting now. If you got an offer but decided not to attend this program, declining it would really help me out. Thanks!

Rice University
Business PhD
April 17, 2024
Wait listed on 17 Apr
Total comments
Wait listed on 17 Apr
Fall 2024
International

Ignore Status. Has anyone heard back from the PhD program from Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business? Email several times but did not get a response.

Rice University
Chemistry PhD
April 17, 2024
Rejected on 17 Apr
Total comments
Rejected on 17 Apr
Fall 2024
American
GRE 167
GRE V 169
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.40

Had not heard back so I emailed the office and got a generalized rejection letter as a response

Rice University
English PhD
April 16, 2024
Accepted on 16 Apr
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Accepted on 16 Apr
Fall 2024
American

Accepted off the waitlist! Absolutely over the moon!!

Rice University
Physics And Astronomy PhD
April 15, 2024
Wait listed on 27 Mar
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Wait listed on 27 Mar
Fall 2024
International

All rejections so far, I'd highly appreciate if you could turn down your offer (if you're not attending Rice)

Rice University
Philosophy PhD
April 11, 2024
Wait listed on 11 Apr
Total comments
Wait listed on 11 Apr
Fall 2024
International

This is my top choice. If you have been admitted but decide to pursue your studies at another institution, PLEASE CONSIDER DECLINING, I would be super grateful. Wish you the best!

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Mechanical Engineering PhD
April 11, 2024
Rejected on 20 Mar
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Rejected on 20 Mar
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.92
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Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD
April 10, 2024
Wait listed on 8 Mar
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Wait listed on 8 Mar
Fall 2024
International

Ranked very high. Any update?

Rice University
Chemistry PhD
April 09, 2024
Rejected on 9 Apr
Total comments
Rejected on 9 Apr
Fall 2024
American
Rice University
Systems, Synthetic, And Physical Biology (SSPB) PhD
April 05, 2024
Rejected on 5 Apr
Total comments
Rejected on 5 Apr
Fall 2024
International
GPA 3.17

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