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Rice University Score Requirements
Rice University has an average SAT score of 1535, with a 25th percentile of 1510 and a 75th percentile of 1560. The average ACT score is 35, ranging from a 25th percentile of 34 to a 75th percentile of 35. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.0, both with minimum scores set at those same values. The average IB score is 43, with a range from 42 to 44. Rice allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy, with 48% of students submitting SAT scores and 22% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Rice University reports a weighted average GPA of 4.17 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs are not disclosed, indicating a lack of detailed information on the GPA distribution among applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1510-1560
Average: 1535
Submitting SAT: 48%
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-770
Rice University has an average SAT score of 1535, with a 25th percentile score of 1510 and a 75th percentile score of 1560. The Math section shows a 25th percentile score of 770 and a 75th percentile score of 800, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section has a 25th percentile score of 740 and a 75th percentile score of 770. Additionally, 48% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
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34-35
Average: 35
Submitting ACT: 22%
Math: 33-36
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: 33-36
Rice University has an average ACT score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 34 and a 75th percentile score of 35. The breakdown for individual components shows a 25th percentile of 33 in math and science, and 35 in English and reading, with a 75th percentile of 36 across all components. Additionally, 22% of students submitted their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Rice University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average score is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Rice University allows superscoring in its undergraduate admissions process. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest scores from multiple test attempts, combining the best scores from each section to form a new composite score. This policy can benefit students who may improve their scores over multiple testing dates, as it highlights their best performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Rice University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to provide their test results directly without the need for official score reports during the application process. Among applicants, 48% choose to submit SAT scores while 22% submit ACT scores, indicating some students submit both since the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 43
Rice University has an average IB score of 43, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 44. For recommended subjects, higher-level courses include Math AA, Physics, and Chemistry, while standard-level courses consist of Biology, English B, and History.
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