<p>My son is graduating this year from Rice as a CS major (and also met the degree requirements for an electrical engineering degree) and he ended up with a very high GPA. Lots of work? Yes. Impossible to also have a social life? No. Don’t let it scare you off. It’s a small, collaborative, supportive department. And strong letters of recommendation are key for grad schools and the Rice professors will get to know you well.</p>