Over 60% of first-time medical school applicants from Rice University apply after their senior year or later, choosing to take at least one gap year.
While Rice's Office of Academic Advising (OAA) does not provide a single fixed "gap year percentage" for every graduating class, its data shows a strong upward trend toward taking time off.
Key Statistics for Rice Premeds
- Application Timing: The majority—more than 60%—of Rice's first-time applicants wait until graduation or later to apply.
- Success Rate: Rice students who use OAA services have a 87% medical school acceptance rate, which is more than double the national average of roughly 40-42%.
- National Context: Nationally, nearly 75% of all matriculating medical students took at least one gap year as of 2024, showing that Rice students follow a broader professional trend.
