Class of 2016 Admission Stats

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I think a big part in the acceptance rate change is the smaller class size. Last year 1,006 were admitted, this year was 934. That’s a difference of 72, which if there is a 40% yield is 180 less students who were accepted, pretty big difference.

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<p>This is wrong for numerous reasons. First, you need to look at the number admitted. You’re looking at the number enrolled. Second, the reason Rice overenrolled for the class of 2015 was because the projected yield was far smaller than the actual yield. Further, you’re neglecting to consider the massive increase in the number of applicants. There was a 1,500-application increase from last year to this year.</p>

<p>This year, 2,504 students were admitted. Last year, 2,600 were admitted. That’s a difference of 96.</p>

<p>According to President Leebron’s presentation to the Student Association in fall 2011, the target was an entering class size of 935. Next year’s target is 940, after which they’ll return to and maintain a target of 950.</p>