Does Rice University offer rolling admissions?

I'm a bit confused about the admissions process at Rice University. Is there an option for rolling admissions, or are all the deadlines fixed? I'm trying to balance my applications and would appreciate any advice!

Rice University does not offer rolling admissions. They have a more structured admissions timeline with fixed deadlines. Rice offers three application rounds: Early Decision, which is binding and typically has a deadline in November; Regular Decision, which typically has a deadline in January; and Questbridge National College Match, a program for low-income students.

After the deadlines pass, Rice admissions officials review applications and make decisions. Admission decisions for Early Decision are usually released in mid-December, while Regular Decision results are typically out in late March or early April.

So, to manage your applications, you must pay attention to these fixed deadlines at Rice, as they will not review applications on a rolling basis. This means that putting in your application earlier will not result in you hearing back earlier, as it might with a rolling admissions system. But planning out and keeping track of your application tasks can help ensure you meet all the required deadlines!