More Than Just a Place to Call Home
Rice’s residential college system forms the heart of campus life. The colleges are small communities where students live, dine and interact with faculty mentors. Each college is a self supporting unit with its own government, budget, intramural teams and faculty advisers. Students are randomly assigned to one of our 11 coed colleges as freshmen and remain afliated with that college throughout their time at Rice.
FOUNDATIONS OF CAMPUS LIFE
The student experience goes beyond the classroom. We support our students whether they're working hard or playing hard.
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Signature Food from our Chefs
Signature Food from our Chefs
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.
In the Heart of Houston
In the Heart of Houston
Nestled between Houston’s Museum District and the Texas Medical Center, Rice puts you in the middle of everything you could ever need. Connect with medical professionals, land the perfect internship, or satisfy your foodie cravings (maybe even on the same day).
300 Acre Urban Campus with 4300+ Trees
300 Acre Urban Campus with 4300+ Trees
As an urban campus, you could expect Rice to be busy, loud and crowded - but you'd be wrong. 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.
11 Residential Colleges
11 Residential Colleges
Rather than exclusive clubs or membership forms, as an Owl you'll join a residential college. These colleges are much more than where you eat and sleep - they are your first friends at Rice, your home away from home.
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.
Unique Experiences & Activities
Unique Experiences & Activities
O-Week, Urban Immersion, Alternative Spring Break, E-Sports Intramural Leagues - these are just a few unique ways students can get involved in the things they're most passionate about.
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Chat with Rice Students
Who better to share what life's like at Rice than someone who's currently living it? Join a chat and you'll hear about the best places to eat on campus, the amazing classes you can take, and the culture of care that forms the foundation for everything we do here at Rice.
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713-348-7423
EMAIL
admission@rice.edu
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