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Rice University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Rice University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Texas. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

8%

most selective

SAT median

1553

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 8/100; Denied 92/100
  • Admitted 8/100
  • Denied 92/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 740-770. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 770-800. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 34-35. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 8%. ► Most selective 0%–10% 8% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: Asian 29.1%, White 25.6%, Hispanic 16.7%, Non-resident 12.8%, Black 7.9%, Two or more 5.6%, Unknown 2.2%, Native 0.2%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 29.1% 25.6% 16.7% 12.8% Asian 29.1% White 25.6% Hispanic 16.7% Non-resident 12.8% Black 7.9% Two or more 5.6% Unknown 2.2% Native 0.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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