Transcripts translated to English and grade point average (GPA) converted to a 4.0 scale
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE unofficial score report if most recent degree was not taught in English
For Professional and Executive MBA applicants, standardized test scores may be accepted if they are past the five-year validity period provided that an official copy of the score report is submitted at the time of application.
At least one recommendation needs to be from someone highlighting your professional abilities, but altogether applicants are allowed to provide us up to three recommendations.
Bachelor's (undergraduate) degree earned or will be earned before entering. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0(B) grade point average (or the equivalent) in their undergraduate work. Some departments at Rice University require scores on the aptitude portion of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) as an appropriate advanced test, these should be sent directly to the admitting department. Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL test and should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. For students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. To be eligible to apply to the Rice MBA program, we require applicants to hold a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its international equivalent. We consider undergraduate, bachelor-level degrees that were earned in three years of study to be a valid equivalent