Rice University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December.
• ED2: January 4, 2027. Decision: Late January.
• RD: January 4, 2027. Decision: Before April 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 36,791 applicants, 2,948 admitted (8.0%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $87,824 (tuition and fees $64,144; housing and food $18,100; books and supplies $1,440; other expenses $4,140).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Rice University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: Mid-December. ED2: January 4, 2027. Decision: Late January. RD: January 4, 2027. Decision: Before April 1.

What is the admission rate at Rice University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 36,791 applicants, 2,948 admitted (8.0%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

How much does it cost to attend Rice University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $87,824 (tuition and fees $64,144; housing and food $18,100; books and supplies $1,440; other expenses $4,140). Undergraduate application fee: $75.