<p>I've noticed that a large amount (i think it might be more than half) of Rice's applicants are in-staters.
I'm from Virginia, so does anyone know if that gives me an edge in applications? Or does it hurt my chances, like it would if I applied to a school like UNC- Chapel Hill, where it is pretty solidly easier for in-state students to get accepted?</p>
<p>Being out of state is definitely a plus in your situation. The only reason Rice has a high percentage of in-state admits is because it receives a high number of in-state applications. Rice endorses the quality of diversity very strongly, and coming from a different state offers you a different culture/perspective to contribute to Rice as a whole.</p>
<p>UNC Chapel Hill is a state school, Rice is private. UNC requires a level of state acceptances, Rice seeks a balance but gets a lot of TX applications because of where it is located. Everyone in TX knows how good it is. It is a hidden gem if you are from a more distant state.</p>
<p>^^ is correct. the reason we have so many texans is because an even larger number apply. The number of Texan applicants turned down is massive. </p>
<p>If you applied to UT on the other hand, it would help to be for in state (especially money wise)</p>
<p>Also, remember the size of Texas; lots of kids also apply because there is a huge number of Texas students.</p>
<p>Also, from NC - you may be the only one applying to Rice. A lot of schools (esp in Houston) have half the graduating class apply. Then you get compared heavily to peers and it makes it much more difficult to get in.</p>
<p>^^ a lot of schools in Texas (esp in Houston)</p>
<p>I’m from Virginia too, so I was wondering the same thing. I haven’t met a lot of other people who are looking at Rice…actually, any other people who are looking at Rice. </p>
<p>Does anyone know if there is a map or a list or something that shows where the incoming class is from? I know some schools do that. I couldn’t find it on the website…</p>
<p>they will release the stats soon. the previous class demographics should be up</p>
<p>futurefrosh- yeah, it’s really weird how almost nobody from VA looks at Rice, even though it’s really a great school. The more i see about it, the more i like it.</p>
<p>Stats for for 2009,[Rice</a> University | Faculty | Researchers](<a href=“http://www.professor.rice.edu/professor/Enrollment_and_Demographics.asp?SnID=313249857]Rice”>http://www.professor.rice.edu/professor/Enrollment_and_Demographics.asp?SnID=313249857) </p>
<p>49 of a little over 1% from VA. DD and a good friend of hers from same school attend and she made several other friends that were from VA too.</p>
<p>Arg why couldn’t I be that 1 dude from Zimbabwe?</p>
<p>because you would have had a lovely childhood spent under the caring leadership of President Mugabe</p>