Rice University Graduate School Admission Results

Email to check application status page.

Just got a notification email asking to check the portal. The rejection was expected. Just a bit annoyed when they were ghosting me until now. Best luck to the ones who got in!

[ignore witlisted] They simply just didn't reply... so I just move on and accept another offer.

Was waitlisted before in early February. Received an email to check the portal and it turned out a rejection. This is pretty much my last hope. :(

Due to recent changes in leadership and other key factors, we now have the ability to admit more qualified students to our Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering (MECE) degree program at Rice University!

Was initially waitlisted, and then told today by Prof. Reid that they won't be making any more offers.

Now on the waitlist of Rice. Has anyone heard from Rice after the chat with one of the faculty? Or does anyone know when they're gonna send the decision? Many thx!

Just turned down a fully funded offer. This was a super difficult decision and I have very mixed feelings; Rice seems like a great program with tons of sharp young professors doing interesting research and a lot of positive energy. Good luck to all on the waiting list and to everyone planning to attend in the fall.

Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! My application is still under consideration, so please let them know if you are not planning on going.

My GPA was mediocre/below average tbh and I had a few C's in my record (which I elaborated in my Statement of Purpose), but I think what made my application strong was not only my high GRE quantitative score, but a relatively strong background related to Data Science: while I did have C's in my record (and a couple were major-related as a Computer Science major though not related to Data Science fortunately), I had strong grades in my computational/math courses especially the ones essential to Data Science (I'm also a math major as well so I definitely took a good amount of computational/math courses). I also had a strong programming background, especially being a Computer Science major, and did research and independent study opportunities related to Data Science (and I discussed about them in-depth in my Statement of Purpose) as well with a couple of personal side projects. I wouldn't say that I'm an expert or outstanding in Data Science yet (more like beginner to intermediate level), but I at least had some sort of foundation or sufficient-enough background for me to somehow stand out in my application. I think the professors and my independent study mentor, who I asked to write letter of recommendations for me, like me enough to give me strong letters of recommendations (I couldn't see since I waived my rights for all of them), so that definitely helps. I hope this helps for future applicants. :)

Beg for you guys if you got better offers and please decline the offer from Rice. I got rejected from all the other places. Do appreciate your kindness and help!

Dear X, Thank you for applying to the Rice University Materials Science and Nano Engineering graduate program for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Our graduate admissions committee has completed its review of applications, and it is with sincere regret we share that we are not able to offer you a position in our program. This year our graduate program received a large number of applications for graduate study, and the applicant pool was extremely competitive. We were not able to accept a great many students who are extremely talented and would otherwise have made significant contributions to the Rice community. Please know that the decision was extremely difficult and is not a judgment of you, your abilities, or your many accomplishments. While we regret that we were not able to offer you a place at Rice, we wholeheartedly wish you success in your educational pursuits and all future endeavors and extend our best wishes for the coming year. Sincerely, Graduate Admissions Committee Rice University Materials Science and NanoEngineering Graduate Program

TPB: Could you please give some information on how did you get accepted on April 5th. Did you meet with one of the professors?