Admissions

Rice moves up more than 20 spots in QS World University Rankings

Rice has advanced 22 spots in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings, climbing to No. 119 globally and No. 29 among U.S. universities.

Future Owls flock to Rice for Owl Days

Rice welcomed admitted students and their families to campus for Owl Days April 11 and for Owl Days Express April 13. The program is an opportunity for new students to explore the campus and its surrounding area. The Class of 2029 connected with fellow Owls, learned more about what the next four years may look like and experienced Rice’s community, academics and culture of care.

Rice announces historic enrollment growth, expanding access and free tuition

Rice will increase access by growing the university’s student body, marking an unprecedented growth trajectory that began earlier this decade. The expansion is part of Rice’s commitment to access and is aligned with a strategic vision to solidify its position as a global leader in both teaching and research.

Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program

Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.

Watch: Future Owls celebrate Rice acceptance with joyful reactions

Future Owls captured the joy and excitement of opening their Rice University acceptance letters, celebrating their place in the Class of 2029.

A ‘momentous’ time at Rice: Class of 2028 begins O-Week Aug. 18

Rice will kick off its annual O-Week tradition Aug. 18, the orientation program that familiarizes incoming students with their new schools, residential colleges and classmates as it welcomes the Class of 2028.

Rice welcomes Charles Murphy as executive director of admission

Rice’s Office of Admission is bolstering its recruitment and admission efforts by hiring Charles Murphy as executive director of admission. He will start Aug. 1.

Rice announces updates to application processes

Rice University announced today two significant updates to its admission policies. The first introduces an Early Decision II plan, while the second modifies the test score policy for admissions applications. Both changes will be implemented for the fall 2024-25 admission cycle.

Video: Future Rice Owls’ emotional reactions to acceptance letters

In a heartwarming display of emotion, potential future students of Rice University captured video of themselves opening their acceptance letters for the Fall 2024 admissions cycle.

Offices of Admission and Public Affairs partner for campus receptions

The offices of Admission and Public Affairs will host the Campus Partner Open House and Current Student Study Break in two locations Sept. 7.

DesRoches outlines 2023 goals to faculty

President Reginald DesRoches delivers his inaugural State of the University

O-Week 2022: Rice set to welcome incoming Class of 2026 Aug. 14

Just a few days shy of the start of O-Week, Rice’s time-honored new student orientation, every corner of campus is preparing for the arrival of the university’s second-largest incoming undergraduate class of all time on Aug. 14.

Admitted students flock to campus as Owl Days return

Hundreds of admitted students and their families flocked to Rice campus April 8 and 11 for the first in-person Owl Days since 2019.

Owl Days are back after two-year pandemic break

For the first time since 2019, the Rice community will once again welcome hundreds of newly admitted students to campus for Owl Days 2022 on April 8 and 11.

New live video stream of Lovett Hall, Academic Quad available 24/7 online

A beautiful view of Lovett Hall, the Academic Quadrangle, the downtown Houston skyline and Hermann Park is now streaming online at all hours of the day and night, providing 24/7 video of one of the most iconic sights in Houston.