Rice University Houston, TX
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Mission Statement
As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to pathbreaking research, unsurpassed teaching and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.
Quick Facts
5,879 students
19% admitted
$34,900 tuition/year
- 5,675 full time
- 204 part time
- 3,245 men full time
- 2,430 women full time
- 13,816 applied
- 2,600 admitted
- 1,000 enrolled
- $34,900 out of state
- $651 fees
- $12,270 room & board
- $800 books
At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Large city |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Owls |
| School Colors: | Blue and grey |
5,879 Students
Reviews: In Three Sentences
- Janet from Carmel, NY
“Rice is outstanding in all areas of college life, from academics, to partying, right down to the weather. I was a little hesitant to leave New York for Texas and…”
- May-08-2012 » Read More
- Nkemjika from Pearland, TX
“Rice University's motto is unconventional wisdom, and the university promotes just that. Rice is a small private school that allows for people to have an opportunity to make a change,…”
- Jul-20-2012 » Read More
- Huan Ting from Sugar Land, TX
“Rice University has a very diverse and close knit student body. The courses are vigorous and challenging, but nothing is unattainable with hard work. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the…”
- Apr-21-2012 » Read More
- Paul
“Great School. Great Campus. Great People.…”
- Jul-09-2012 » Read More
- John
“Rice has exceptional opportunities for students, especially for those interested in science and engineering. The residential college system, the surrounding city of Houston, and the value of a Rice degree…”
- Jul-11-2012 » Read More
Rice University
- Located in Houston, TX
- Private not-for-profit
- 5,879 students enrolled
- 19% admitted
- $34,900 annual cost to attend
Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Johnathan from South Houston, TX
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Dec-05-2011
I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
This is by far the most iconic and beautiful campus I have visited. I can actually envision myself here as a potential student, unlike with other schools. I like how the squirrels dominate the campus yet feel comfortable with so many people there. I even fed one of them!
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- Scott from Crown Point, IN
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Nov-03-2011
I am
a current student here
Campus life at Rice is great. When you get here you are placed in a residential college (think houses in Harry Potter) which you will be a part of for you career as an undergrad. College assignments are random to promote diversity which means that you will be close to people from every major and background instead of just people in your major. The college system also creates a sense of camaraderie across campus without hurting the common Rice affiliation.
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- Annonymous
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Jul-28-2011
I am
accepted here and planning to attend soon
I've been really pumped to attend Orientation week , and they have already sent so many letters/ informational packets that I already feel the sense of community from my residential college.
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- Britta from Anna, TX
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Jul-25-2011
I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
Absolutely beautiful!
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- Fernando from Houston, TX
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Jun-14-2011
I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
The campus is beautiful. It is surrounded by trees around and not visible from the outside, the city. It has lots of trees and luscious, green grass to sit and enjoy nature.
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