Class of 2026

By the Numbers

Rice welcomed its most selective class of freshmen and transfer students in history — an impressive and diverse group of Owls who are now calling Rice home.

Welcome to Rice!
Welcome to Rice! Photo by Jeff Fitlow
A freshman is welcomed by McMurtry students
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
A mother and daughter on move-in day
Photo by Brandon Martin
New students enjoy the president's welcome barbecue in Founder's Court
Photo by Brandon Martin
McMurtry students dance in the commons
Photo by Brandon Martin
31,442

applications

8.7%

admit rate

1,236

new students

34

transfer students

53

countries represented

46

states represented (missing states are Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming)

165

international students

Top 5 Countries

China (58)
South Korea (10)
Canada (8)
Brazil (7)
India (6)

1,071

U.S. students

Top 5 States

Texas (448)
California (94)
Florida (57)
Illinois (36)
New York (35)