Rice University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores

Rice University is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 11%. Located in Houston, Texas, the university boasts a multi-billion-dollar endowment, a 6-to-1  student/faculty ratio, a median class size of 15, and a residential college system. In athletics, the Rice Owls compete in the NCAA Division I  Conference USA  (C-USA). To apply, students can use the  Common Application or Coalition Application. Rice has an Early Decision program that can improve admission chances for students who are sure the university is their top choice school. Considering applying to this highly selective school? Here are the Rice University admissions statistics you should know. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Rice University had an acceptance rate of 11%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 11 were admitted, making Rices admissions process highly competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 20,923 Percent Admitted 11% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 41% SAT Scores and Requirements Rice requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 60% of admitted student submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 700 760 Math 750 800 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Rices admitted students fall within the top 7% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Rice scored between 700 and 760, while 25% scored below 700 and 25% scored above 760. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 750 and 800, while 25% scored below 750 and 25% scored a perfect 800. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1560 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Rice University. Requirements At Rice University the SAT writing section is optional. Note that Rice participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. At Rice, SAT Subject tests are recommended but not required. Applicants who elect to submit SAT Subject tests scores should choose tests based on their selected area of study. ACT Scores and Requirements Rice University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 70% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 33 35 Math 31 35 Composite 33 35 This admissions data tells us that most of Rice Universitys admitted students fall within the top 2% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Rice received a composite ACT score between 33 and 35, while 25% scored above 35 and 25% scored below 33. Requirements At Rice University the ACT writing section is optional. Unlike many universities, Rice superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered. GPA Rice University does not provide data about admitted students high school GPAs. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Rice University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Rice University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and  calculate your chances of getting in  with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Rice University has a highly competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average SAT/ACT scores. However, Rice has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous high school schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or meaningful achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their test scores are outside of Rices average range. If youre applying to Rice, you should  consider the school a reach  even if you have exceptional grades and standardized test scores. The graph above illustrates why. Many students with unweighted A averages and extremely high standardized test scores were still rejected by Rice University. All admissions data has been sources from the National Center for Education Statistics and Rice University Undergraduate Admissions Office.