Rice Full-Time MBA
Strong connections. Unmatched education. Unique MBA opportunities.
Join us on our campus in the heart of Houston, America's fourth-largest and most diverse city, for our top-ranked full-time program. Dive into clubs, extracurricular activities and networking events, and personalize your education by choosing from more than 100 different electives.
Intentionally Small. Verifiably Great.
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Why a Rice MBA is Right For You
Invested Faculty. Tight-Knit Community.
We keep our classes small. You'll learn from faculty who will know your name and are known around the world for their academic and research achievements.
An Entrepreneurial Mindset
At Rice Business, you'll learn to think bigger. We integrate entrepreneurship into our curriculum, offer innovation labs and host the world's largest business plan competition.
Global Minded. Global Impact.
During the program, you'll participate in a Global Field Experience and, upon graduating, join a network of more than 7,000 alumni in 50+ countries.
Our Location: Houston
Welcome to America's most diverse city. Home to newcomers from around the globe. Think foodie heaven, off-the-grid culture and wildcatter innovation.
Important Application Information
Our applications for the Class of 2024 are now open. The Round 1 application deadline for the full-time MBA program is October 15, and the first priority application deadline for the professional and executive program is November 15. We respect your experience and your time. Candidates to our MBA programs may be eligible for a standardized test waiver. We also accept the Executive Assessment for our executive and professional MBA programs. Let's chat.
The Full-Time MBA Snapshot
| About the Rice Full-Time MBA Program | |
|---|---|
| Class size | 174 students |
| Program length | 2 years |
| Class Schedule | Monday-Thursday |
| Location | On Campus |
| Class schedule | Monday-Thursday |
| Your Degree | On Campus |
| Full-Time MBA Class of 2022 Profile | |
|---|---|
| % Women | 34.9% |
| % U.S. Underrepresented Minorities (as percent of incoming class) | 20.6% |
| % International | 14.9% |
| Average Work Experience | 5-8 years |
| Average GMAT | 689 |
| Average Undergraduate GPA | 3.41 |
The Dividends of a Rice MBA last a lifetime.
Rice Business was able to provide merit-based scholarships to over 75% of our Full-Time MBA cohort in 2020-2021 with the average award covering over 50% of tuition costs.