Rice University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1490 | 1570 |
| 2022 | 1510 | 1570 |
| 2023 | 1510 | 1570 |
| 2024 | 1510 | 1570 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Humble high achievers
if you're bright, curious, and collaborative—not cutthroat—Rice meets you with open arms.
Community-driven students
if you want to live and grow in a real social ecosystem, the Residential Colleges foster that deeply.
Exploratory researchers
if you're excited by lab work, deep questions, and access to professors, Rice makes it accessible early.
Quiet innovators
if you want to build and experiment without the noise or ego, this place lets you think clearly and freely.
Balanced minds
if you love both math and music, or physics and philosophy, Rice gives you space to be interdisciplinary with intention.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Big-school thrill seekers
Rice is intimate and cozy; if you want massive stadiums, Greek life chaos, or crowds, look elsewhere.
Name-brand chasers
Rice is elite, but understated; it doesn't carry the same global prestige aura as HYP or MIT to the casual public.
Aggressive networkers
if you're drawn to constant events, LinkedIn clout, and loud social climbing, Rice is too calm for that.
Urban adventurers
Houston is dynamic but spread out; Rice life is often campus-centered unless you seek out the city intentionally.
Hands-off learners
Rice offers freedom, but expects initiative; those who wait for direction may feel lost.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
65-85°F (18-29°C)
Mild and pleasant
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot and humid
fall
65-85°F (18-29°C)
Warm and pleasant
winter
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild winters
Hot and humid subtropical climate
☀️Average 204 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Diverse food scene