Rice University

Jones Graduate School of Business · Full-time MBA

University & Program Information
University Rice University
Business School Jones Graduate School of Business
Location Houston, Texas, USA
Duration 22 Months
US News Business School Ranking 29 (2026, tied)
Tuition US$137,700 total programme tuition

Official tuition and fee schedule

Application Deadlines
Early Action Not Applicable
Round 1 16-Oct-2026
Round 2 06-Jan-2027
Round 3 31-Mar-2027
Round 4 (domestic applicants only) 01-Jun-2027

Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Official application deadlines

Application Requirements

Submit an online application, transcripts, professional résumé, at least one professional recommendation and the required written or video responses. See the official guide for test and international applicant requirements.

Official application guide

Class Profile

Background

Rice publishes the Full-Time MBA Class of 2027 profile in an interactive report. See the official profile for class size, work experience, scores and undergraduate backgrounds.

Official class profile

Application Essays

Two career-goal responses have a 100-word limit each. The creative response can be written in up to 500 words or submitted as a one- to three-minute video. Check the official guide for the current prompts.

Official essay instructions

Employment & Careers
Frequently Asked Questions

Can international applicants apply in Round 4?

Round 4 is reserved for US citizens and permanent residents.