Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas.
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Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic Rice University admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with Rice University.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1, 2026 | By mid-December |
| Early Decision II | January 4, 2027 | By late January |
| Regular Decision | January 4, 2027 | By April 1 |
Acceptance rate: 8% (Class of 2029 (fall 2025 entry)).
Checked November 5, 2026 against Rice University's official admissions pages (admission.rice.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with Rice University.
For fall 2027 entry, Rice University's admissions office lists the Early Decision I release as: By mid-December. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, Rice University's admissions office lists the Early Decision II release as: By late January. The application deadline is January 4, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, Rice University's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: By April 1. The application deadline is January 4, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
Rice University admitted about 8% of applicants (Class of 2029 (fall 2025 entry)), based on its officially published figures.
Pick Rice University, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
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