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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Our 12 residential colleges—each with its own dining hall, public rooms and dorms, not to mention personality—are the hub of life at Rice.
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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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What Makes Rice Different
What if going away to college felt like coming home?
No. 3 Best College Newspaper
No. 3 Best College Newspaper
The Thresher newspaper is just one way to get involved in student-led media initiatives. Radio station KTRU and yearbook The Campanile also allows students to build real-world skills while bringing their ideas to life.
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No. 9 Friendliest Students
No. 9 Friendliest Students
Known for its strong Culture of Care, Rice is a place where collaboration is valued over competition.
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No. 11 Best College Dorms
No. 11 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 & Activities
O-Week, Moody Civic 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.
4,793 Undergraduate Students
4,793 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
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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