Hello all! I've got my heart set on Rice University and am a bit stressed about the academic standards. Specifically, I'm curious about the average GPA of accepted students - does anyone have a rough idea of this? Thanks in advance for any insight!
Hello! Rice University is indeed known for its high academic standards. While Rice doesn't release exact figures for its average admitted student GPA, based on peripheral metrics and years of experience we can estimate that the average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.9+ on a 4.0 scale.
Bear in mind, though, that this is just an average. There's a range of GPAs for admitted students, and some students are admitted with a lower GPA. While grades are important, admission to Rice is evaluated holistically, taking into account other factors such as course rigor, extracurricular involvement, personal essays, and recommendations.
Still, to maximize your chances of admission, striving for the highest GPA possible in the context of a rigorous course load is an excellent strategy!
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