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
Rice University
Bioengineering PhD
January 27, 2025
Accepted on 27 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 27 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.96
Rice University
Political Science PhD
January 24, 2025
Accepted on 24 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GRE 165
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.70

Very excited!

Rice University
English PhD
January 24, 2025
Wait listed on 24 Jan
Total comments
Wait listed on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00

Invite to a 15 minute interview!

Rice University
English PhD
January 24, 2025
Interview on 24 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
Rice University
Political Science PhD
January 24, 2025
Accepted on 24 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.50

Got an email from the department head!! American subfield-- very excited!!

Rice University
Electrical And Computer Engineering PhD
January 28, 2025
Accepted on 24 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.65

Neuroengineering

Rice University
English PhD
January 28, 2025
Interview on 24 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
American
Rice University
Political Science PhD
January 24, 2025
Accepted on 24 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 24 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GRE 334
GPA 3.83

CP subfield

Rice University
History PhD
February 04, 2025
Wait listed on 22 Jan
Total comments
Wait listed on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.97

GPA is Masters

Rice University
Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering PhD
January 22, 2025
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.88
Rice University
History PhD
January 22, 2025
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
International

Got an email to check status. Excited!

Rice University
Finance PhD
January 22, 2025
Interview on 22 Jan
Total comments
Interview on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
American
Rice University
History PhD
January 22, 2025
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
American
Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 22, 2025
Rejected on 22 Jan
Total comments
Rejected on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.92

I didn't receive an email as of now, so assuming I got rejected.

Rice University
Chemical Engineering PhD
January 22, 2025
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
American
GPA 4.00
Rice University
History PhD
January 23, 2025
Accepted on 22 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 22 Jan
Fall 2025
International

12.20 interviewed

Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
February 03, 2025
Accepted on 21 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 21 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.67
Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 25, 2025
Accepted on 21 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 21 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 4.00
Rice University
Applied Physics PhD
January 23, 2025
Accepted on 20 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 20 Jan
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.80

I submitted on Dec 31 just before the deadline. There was no inverview just the unofficial e-mail came from the Chair of the program and the e-mail said that the official letter would be post soon.

Rice University
Chemistry PhD
January 21, 2025
Accepted on 20 Jan
Total comments
Accepted on 20 Jan
Fall 2025
International

Received an acceptance email from POI. Had the interview on Jan 3.

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