Congratulations to the newest Owls! Rice admitted 442 early decision applicants to the Class of 2028. The university had a record 2,886 early decision applications, a 5% increase from last year. Another 1,795 students applied through the QuestBridge program, which connects the nation’s exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges. Rice matched with 77 QuestBridge scholars. The newest Owls will flock to campus for O-Week in August.