Rice’s holistic review yields a strong class each year. We seek students who demonstrate academic prowess and show strong promise of leadership and interest in bettering their communities. The application has many areas of evaluation, and we are careful not to weigh any one section over the rest in our holistic review.
Still, we recognize some find comfort in knowing the profile of a student accepted to Rice. Below are the statistics for the class of 2023.
Applicants
| Decision Plan | Applicants | Admits | Admission Rate | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 2,628 | 408 | 16% | 396 |
| Regular Decision | 24,459 | 1,953 | 8% | 568 |
| TOTAL | 27,087 | 2,361 | 9% | 964 |
Test Scores (Ranges of Deposited Students)
| Assessment | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | 1470 | 1560 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Enrolled Students by Gender
| Gender | Number | Percent of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 467 | 48% |
| Male | 497 | 52% |
Enrolled Students by Geography
| Geographic Location | % of Enrolled Students |
|---|---|
| International | 11% |
| Outside of Texas | 49% |
| In Texas | 40% |
Enrolled Domestic Students by Ethnicity (Based on Federal Definitions)
| Ethnicity | % of Enrolled Domestic Students |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 33% |
| Caucasian | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% |
| African American | 8% |
| Multiracial | 5% |
| Other | 0% |
Enrolled Domestic Students by Ethnicity (Based on all Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity Data)*
| Ethnicity | % of Enrolled Domestic Students |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 37% |
| Caucasian or White | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18% |
| African American or Black | 10% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
*Students indicating more than one race/ethnicity are counted in each of their self-identified race/ethnic categories. The percentages add up to more than 100.
Enrolled International Students by Geography
| Country | # of Students | Country | # of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | Russia | 2 |
| Canada | 6 | Rwanda | 1 |
| China | 47 | South Africa | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | South Korea | 2 |
| Finland | 1 | Spain | 1 |
| Greece | 1 | Taiwan | 1 |
| India | 6 | Thailand | 3 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | Turkey | 2 |
| Mexico | 2 | Ukraine | 1 |
| Nigeria | 2 | United Arab Emirates | 1 |
| Pakistan | 2 | United Kingdom | 1 |
| Romania | 1 | Vietnam | 2 |
| Total: | 107 |
Admission statistics for the Class of 2023 as of Aug. 26, 2019.