Rice University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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.
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.
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. |
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.
Application fee: $75. Fee waivers are reported as available.
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.