Rice Supplemental Essays 2026–27

Rice asks two 150-word essays (what draws you to your academic areas, and what elements of the Rice experience appeal to you), one 500-word essay on what you'd bring to the residential college system or Rice's community, and "The Box," an image that shares something about you. Architecture applicants write two more.

The Box is one of the most distinctive parts of any application. This guide explains how to choose your image...