LIFE AT RICE

What if preparing for the future actually meant living in the now

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At Rice, we believe that while you’re busy preparing for life, you should take some time to live it. You won’t need our happiest students to tell you our philosophy works. You’ll feel it the minute you step on campus.

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Residential Colleges & Dining

Our 11 residential colleges—each with its own dining hall, public rooms and dorms, not to mention personality—are the hub of life at Rice.

Our Residential Colleges
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Move-in Day Kicks off O-week

Owls Go Rodeo

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Inside the Hedges

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A Community of Caring

Our students dream bigger and reach higher to find academic, and ultimately professional success by pulling together and lifting up those around them.

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66th Annual Beer Bike

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Urban Immersion - more than just service in the city

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Pursuing educational accessibility for others

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What Makes Rice Different

What if one of the top research universities didn’t act like all the other selective schools?

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No. 7 Most Beautiful Campus

Beautiful Campus

No. 7 Most Beautiful Campus

Behind our hedges, Rice has a beautiful campus full of shade, seclusion and cozy study corners. Venture beyond and you'll find everything a big city has to offer: the best of both worlds

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No. 18 Best Campus Food

Best Campus Food

No. 18 Best Campus Food

Our students love the on-campus options they have. Each chef sets the menu for their servery, and you'll be able to find multiple dietary options.

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No. 12 Best College Dorms

Best College Dorms

No. 12 Best College Dorms

As an Owl, you’ll join a residential college. These colleges are more than just a place to eat or sleep— they will be where you make your first friends at Rice and your home away from home.

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Unique Experiences & Activities

Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences & Activities

O-Week, Urban Immersion, Alternative Spring Break and E-Sports Intramural Leagues are just a few of the unique ways students can get involved in the things they're most passionate about.

4,480 Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Students

4,480 Undergraduate Students

A small community of scholars nestled in the heart of Houston— that’s the beauty of the Rice experience. Small class sizes and intimate learning experience intersect with a vibrant, diverse student body and no shortage of professional opportunities in the fourth largest city in the country.

Leading Athletic & Wellness Facilities

Wellness Facilities

Leading Athletic & Wellness Facilities

Whether you want to take a camping trip with friends, train for your next baseball game, or join a yoga class, our facilities have you covered.

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