Rice University early decision acceptance rate
Rice University admitted 11.3% of early-decision applicants for fall 2025 (647 of 5,748), the lowest in the six years with figures, down from 16.8% for fall 2024. It was 22.1% for fall 2018. Usable figures for fall 2019 and fall 2020 are not in our archive.
Rice University’s early decision, fall 2018–2025
| Year | Acceptance rate | Applied | Admitted | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 20252025–26 report | 11.3% | 5,748 | 647 | |
| Fall 20242024–25 report | 16.8% | 3,087 | 519 | |
| Fall 20232023–24 report | 16.5% | 2,953 | 486 | |
| Fall 20222022–23 report | 18.8% | 2,725 | 511 | |
| Fall 20212021–22 report | 18.1% | 2,635 | 478 | |
| Fall 20202020–21 report | — | Report on file; counts not usable | ||
| Fall 20192019–20 report | — | Report on file; counts not usable | ||
| Fall 20182018–19 report | 22.1% | 1,675 | 370 | |
Source: Common Data Set reports published by Rice University, section C21 (applications received and admitted under the early decision plan). Note: Early decision acceptance rate is admitted ÷ applied. Each year is the class entering that fall; the 2024–25 report covers fall 2024. — = not reported or not usable.
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