Rice University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Rice University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 27, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
8.0%
Applications
32,473
Admitted
2,597
Enrolled
1,148
SAT Composite
1510-1560
SAT Math
770-800
SAT Reading
740-770
ACT Composite
34-35
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offered
Likely ED share of class45%519 ED admits / 1,148 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple2.4x17% ED vs 7% all other rounds
Seats left after ED629of 1,148 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate7%2,078 admitted from 29,386 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants3,087reported count
Admits51917%
Class seats519assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants29,386reported count
Admits2,0787%
Class seats62930% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 3,087 | 519 | 17% | 519 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 29,386 | 2,078 | 7% | 629 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 44%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Offered a spot3,920
Accepted a spot2,794
Admitted from wait list122
71% joined after being offered a spot. 4% of students who joined were admitted. 12% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 3,920 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 2,794 |
| Admitted from wait list | 122 |
| Joined after being offered | 71% |
| Admitted after joining | 4% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$89,718
10 yrs after enrollment
95%
6-year completion
$13,370
sticker minus grants
$11,000
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
494 of ~494numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESName of College/University:William Marsh Rice University
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1892
City/State/Zip/Country:Houston
Main Phone Number:TX
WWW Home Page Address:77251-1892
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:713
Admissions Office Mailing Address:348-0000
Admissions E-mail Address:www.rice.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):713
Admissions Phone Number:348-7423
PublicPrivate (nonprofit)
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/pdf/Reporting\_Study\_Abr
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,164
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted762
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled433
Total first-time, first-year who applied15,314
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,519
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled559
Total first-time, first-year who applied7,995
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted316
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled156
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:3,920
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:2,794
Number of wait-listed students admitted:122
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80095.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6994.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80096.9
SAT Math: 600-6992.6
SAT Math: 500-5990.4
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990.2
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160097.3
SAT Composite: 1200-13992.2
SAT Composite: 1000-11990.4
SAT Composite: 800-9990.2
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3699.6
ACT Composite: 24-290.4
ACT Composite: 18-230
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class89
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class96
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:44
Application closing date (fall)1
Priority Date4
DateX
Yes, other:4
Other Date1
DateX
No set Date5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after1
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution3,087
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan519
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.20
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): ## D. TRANSFER ADMISSION -
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://registrar.rice.edu/students/transfer-credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://military.rice.edu X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://registrar.rice.edu/students/transfer-credit - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [ ] x Accelerated program - [ ] Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [ ] Cross-registration - [ ] x Distance learning - [ ] x Double major - [ ] Dual enrollment - [ ] x English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] x Honors Program - [ ] x Independent study - [ ] x Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] x Student-designed major - [ ] x Study abroad - [ ] x Teacher certification program - [ ] x Undergraduate Research - [ ] Weekend college - [ ] Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [x] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [ ] History - [x] X Physical Education - [x] X Humanities - [ ] X Intensive writing - [ ] Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [x] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [x] X Social science - [ ] Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
English (including composition)X
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)56%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing96%
Percent who live off campus or commute4%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)57%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing59%
Percent who live off campus or commute41%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Annual Expenses
2 TABLESMinimum12
Financial Aid
11 TABLES2024-20252024-2025 estimated
Both FM and IM6728521
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$140,691,161
Total Scholarships/Grants$387,213
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,842,017
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,229,230
Total Self-Help$0
Parent Loans$132,687,901
Athletic Awards$494,349
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,124,321
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$12,062,417
Total Scholarships/Grants$3,047,114
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$3,047,114
Total Self-Help$3,522,451
Parent Loans$7,443,747
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.944
Other (specify):X
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:2
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:The Rice Investment - Grants to cover tuition, fees, room, and board for families with incomes less than 75K; Grants to cover tuition for families with incomes between 75 - 140K; Grants to cover half-tuition for families with incomes between 140 - 200K AND typical assets. ##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio5.83
based on ____ students2,024
and ____ faculty3