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Acceptance Rate History
Rice University
TX · Current rate: 8%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.88% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 8.68% | 31,443 | 2,730 |
| 2021 | 9.48% | 29,544 | 2,802 |
| 2020 | 10.89% | 23,455 | 2,555 |
| 2019 | 8.72% | 27,087 | 2,361 |
| 2018 | 11.13% | 20,923 | 2,328 |
| 2017 | 15.86% | 18,063 | 2,864 |
| 2016 | 15.27% | 18,236 | 2,785 |
| 2015 | 15.96% | 17,951 | 2,865 |
| 2014 | 15.1% | 17,728 | 2,677 |
| 2013 | 16.74% | 15,415 | 2,581 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Rice University's acceptance rate has decreased from 16.7% in 2013 to 7.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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