Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University)
Houston, TX 77005
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- people following this school
- 180
- people applying to this school
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Full-Time
Full-Time MBA Rankings
- Bloomberg Businessweek: 29
- News World Report: 27
- Financial Times: 47%
Full-Time MBA Employments
- Median Base Salary: $124,798
- Median Salary with Bonus: $151,327
- Employed After Graduation: 92%
Application Essay Prompts
Full-Time MBA & Professional MBA Required Essay #1 (choose one format):
"The Rice Business experience is designed to inspire our students to become future business leaders. How did your path, from both a professional and a personal perspective, guide you to where you are today, and how will Rice Business fit into where you would like to go next?"
Please choose only one method of communication that you would like to use for your response:
Write an essay (500 word limit)
Share a video (one to three minute time limit)
Full-Time MBA & Professional MBA Required Essay #2 (choose one topic):
Please choose to answer one of the following prompts (300 word limit):
Prompt #1: "Rice Business offers intentional and practical programming to help our graduates develop their leadership skills. Do you think you were born to lead or developed into a leader, and how have your experiences shaped your leadership style?"
Prompt #2: "Diverse and global perspective are pillars of the Jones School experience. Tell us about a time that your own views, attitudes or perspectives were challenged from this area, and what was the outcome of this experience?"
Prompt #3: "Rice Business students have passions in and outside of the classroom. What are you passionate about and how have you expressed/or plan to express your passion?"
Full-Time Key Statistics
- Full-Time MBA Students: 118
- Average GMAT: 706
- GMAT Score Range: 660-740
- Average Age: 28
- Average Work Experience: 5.4 Years
- Rolling Admissions: No
- Students who are Women: 31%
- International Students: 24%
- Number of Applicants: 746
- Online Application
- Program Homepage
- Deadline 1: 01/06/2023
- Deadline 2: 03/31/2023
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Part-Time
Part-Time MBA Rankings
- News World Report: 11
Part-Time MBA Employments
- Median Base Salary: $124,798
- Employed After Graduation: 92%
Application Essay Prompts
Required Short Answer Responses: (100-word limit, each)
Rice Business seeks to have a clear understanding of your career goals upon the completion of your MBA experience.
Response #1: "In 100 words or less, please share your short-term career goals."
Response #2: "In 100 words or less, please share your long-term career goals."
Required Creative Essay: (choose one topic and response format)
Please choose to answer one of the following prompts:
Prompt #1: "What movie, song, or book has most influenced your life and the way you view the world? Why?"
Prompt #2: "While we know a picture is worth 1000 words, in 500 words or less tell us the story of a photo of your choosing that has significant value in your life experiences. Please feel free to share your photo!"
Please choose only one method of communication that you would like to use for your response:
- Write an essay (500-word limit)
- Share a video (one to three-minute time limit)
Executive MBA
Required Essay (750-word limit):
“As you evaluate where you are today, how have your educational, professional, and personal endeavors brought you to this point? In addition, please explain how the Rice EMBA is part of your future plan.”
Optional Essay (500-word limit):
If you have any additional information for the admissions committee or if you wish to clarify any aspect of your application (including breaks in employment, your choice of recommendation providers, your past academic performance, etc.), you may submit an additional, optional essay.
Part-Time Key Statistics
- Part-Time MBA Students:
- Average GMAT: 636
- GMAT Score Range: 570-710
- Average Age: 30
- Average Work Experience: 6.6 Years
- Rolling Admissions: No
- Students who are Women: 28%
- International Students: 2%
- Online Application
- Program Homepage
- Deadline 1: 03/15/2023
- Deadline 2: 06/15/2023
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Executive
Executive MBA Rankings
- Financial Times: 79%
Executive MBA Employments
- Employed After Graduation: 96%
Application Essay Prompts
Executive MBA Required Essay:
“As you evaluate where you are today, how have your educational, professional and personal endeavors brought you to this point? In addition, please explain how the Rice EMBA is part of your future plan.” (750 word limit)
Optional Essay:
If you have any additional information for the admissions committee or if you wish to clarify any aspect of your application (including breaks in employment, your choice of recommendation providers, your past academic performance, etc.), you may submit an additional, optional essay. (750 word limit)
Executive Key Statistics
- Executive MBA Students: 62
- Average GMAT: 711
- GMAT Score Range: 660-740
- Average Age: 41
- Average Work Experience: 17 Years
- Rolling Admissions: No
- Students who are Women: 24%
- International Students: 10%
- Online Application
- Program Homepage
- Deadline 1: 01/05/2021
- Deadline 2: 03/25/2021
- Deadline 3: 06/02/2021
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Online
Online MBA Rankings
- News World Report: 9
Online MBA Employments
- Employed After Graduation: 86%
Application Essay Prompts
One essay is required to apply. Please choose from one of the two options below. A second essay is optional.
Your essays serve as some of the most interesting and enlightening sections of the Rice MBA application. A well-composed essay can add depth and personality to your application and prove to the admissions committee that you add something unique to the Rice family.
Use your essay to pull together your story. Every person has a story that is unique and meaningful to them - and no matter how random your story may seem, there is a reason for all of the pieces. Use the essay to pull those pieces together into a story that can only be written by you, about YOU.
Essay 1
Rice is a community of curious thinkers, passionate dreamers and energetic doers who believe that improving the world demands more than bold thought and brave action. It takes unconventional wisdom. What does unconventional wisdom mean to you?
Essay 2
In the Rice MBA classroom, you will encounter a diverse and inclusive environment. What will you bring to the classroom that is uniquely you?
Optional Essay
If you have any additional information for the admissions committee or if you wish to clarify any aspect of your application (including breaks in employment, your choice of recommendation providers, your past academic performance, etc.), you may submit an additional, optional essay. (Page Limit: One page, bullet points allowed)
Online Key Statistics
- Online MBA Students:
- Average GMAT: 711
- GMAT Score Range: 650-740
- Average Age: 33
- Average Work Experience: 7 Years
- Rolling Admissions: Yes
- Students who are Women: 23%
- International Students: 3%
- Online Application
- Program Homepage
- Deadline 1: 08/13/2021
- Deadline 2: 09/03/2021
- Deadline 3: 06/30/2022
User | Round | Status | GMAT | GPA | Age | Location | Gender | Major | Work Experience | Target Industry |
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2 | Awaiting decision... | 700 | 3.5 | 34 | Asansol, India | Male | Engineering | Manufacturing (59 months) | Consulting | |
Not Sure | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.3 | 34 | Dallas, TX, United States | Male | Business Administration | Financial Services (60 months) | Financial Services | |
Later | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.5 | 28 | Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam | Female | Business Administration | Consumer Products (6 months) | Other | |
1 | Awaiting decision... | 690 | 4 | 39 | Varanasi, India | Male | Engineering | Consulting (110 months) | Consulting | |
1 | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.4 | 39 | Houston, TX, United States | Male | Other | Military (108 months) | High Tech | |
2 | Waitlisted | 710 | 4 | 34 | Vadodara, India | Male | Engineering | Manufacturing (93 months) | Financial Services | |
1 | Awaiting decision... | 610 | 3.11 | 36 | Houston, TX, United States | Male | Business Administration | Military (72 months) | Military | |
Not Sure | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.41 | 31 | Houston, TX, United States | Female | Economics | Other (17 months) | Sales / Business Development | |
3 | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.5 | 42 | Mumbai, India | Male | Engineering | Consulting (70 months) | Consulting | |
2 | Awaiting decision... | 710 | 3.4 | 38 | Noida, India | Male | Engineering | Manufacturing (90 months) | Manufacturing | |
2 | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.4 | 39 | Atlanta, GA, United States | Male | Business Administration | Other (60 months) | Financial Services | |
2 | Awaiting decision... | 730 | 3.6 | 39 | Lahore, Pakistan | Male | Engineering | Manufacturing (60 months) | Consulting | |
1 | Awaiting decision... | 590 | 3.5 | 34 | Delhi, India | Male | Business Administration | Consulting (42 months) | Consulting | |
2 | Awaiting decision... | Not yet taken | 3.2 | 37 | Delhi, India | Male | Engineering | High Tech (70 months) | Consulting |
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