Rice University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile and submit the necessary income and tax documents in order to be eligible for and receive a financial aid award each year. We offer need-blind admission for domestic students, as well as meet 100% of demonstrated need through financial aid.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Students are considered transfer applicants if they have completed a high school diploma (or an equivalent) and earned at least 12 semester hours of college credit after graduating high school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Applicants must have earned at least a 3.2 GPA in their most recent college work in order to be considered for admission. Those offered admission as transfer students typically have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official college transcripts must be submitted from all institutions the applicant has attended. Official high school/secondary school transcripts must include coursework and grade performance from 9th-12th grade. Applicants may submit GED results.
• SAT Scores:
  Students who are unable to submit test scores or prefer not to submit test scores will be given full consideration in the admission selection process.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Two college instructor recommendations should come from professors or instructors at the college-level. When possible, at least one recommendation should relate to the applicant's intended area of study.
• Essay:
  The Rice supplement offers you the opportunity to share more about yourself. This is your chance to tell us why you are interested in Rice and what you would like to pursue as a student here.
• Application Fee:
  Rice requires a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Fee waivers are available for domestic applicants.
• Other Requirements:
  The College Report is completed by a school official, typically the dean of students, or an academic dean at the college or university.
• Apply Here:
  https://admission.rice.edu/apply/transfer-applicants

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Courses with a minimum grade of C- or its equivalent taken at regionally accredited colleges or universities will be considered for transfer credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Transfer applicants must complete at least four semesters of course work (equal to 60 semester hours) as a full-time student at Rice to be eligible for a bachelor’s degree.

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