Rice University application deadlines for fall 2027
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Rice's early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on admission.rice.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Rice due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 56days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027 Every Rice deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.rice.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.rice.edu |
| Regular decision | Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admission.rice.edu |
Does Rice need the SAT or ACT?
Rice is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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When is the Rice University early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admission.rice.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Rice University early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admission.rice.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Rice University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Mon, Jan 4, 2027. Checked on admission.rice.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Rice University require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Rice is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admission.rice.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admission.rice.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admission.rice.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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