What if your next four years exceeded all expectations? Rice University sits in the heart of Houston on a 300-acre, tree-lined campus next to the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Museum District. As a top-tier research institution, we offer more than 50 majors across seven schools of study, and students have the freedom and ability to choose their own path. Our students are bright, curious and diverse, with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to shape the world around them. Student life centers on our 11 residential colleges, where students connect with and support each other throughout their time at Rice. By focusing on a culture of care, students find an environment of collaboration over competition. This combination of excellence in academics and a vibrant and caring student life forms the heart of the Rice community.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Office of Admission
Address
Office of Admission
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
Phone
713-348-7423
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Rice Memorial Center
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Brochstein Pavilion (cafe)
Shepherd School of Music
Reckling Park - baseball stadium
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Brochstein Pavilion (cafe)
Shepherd School of Music
Reckling Park - baseball stadium
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Museum of Fine Arts
Downtown Theater District
Rothko Chapel at the Menil Collection
Cockrell Butterfly Centre at the Museum of Natural History
NASA Space Center
Downtown Theater District
Rothko Chapel at the Menil Collection
Cockrell Butterfly Centre at the Museum of Natural History
NASA Space Center
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon-Fri (all yr); Sat (Fall and Spring Semester only)
M-F 8:30am-5pm; Sat 9am-noon
713-348-7423
M-F 8:30am-5pm; Sat 9am-noon
713-348-7423
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Limitations
High school seniors only
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Houston's Hobby Airport is a 30-minute (non-rush hour) drive from campus. Houston's Intercontinental Airport is a 45-minute (non-rush hour) drive from campus. Taxis, shuttles, and rental cars are available at both airports. The shuttle services pick up passengers at the baggage claim areas and deliver to hotels and other locations near campus. From there, take a taxi to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses also serve Houston. The bus terminal on Main St. is a short distance from campus; taxis are available at the terminal for the ride to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take I-10, I-45, or I-610 to U.S. Rte. 59 (the Southwest Freeway). Take U.S. 59 into the city to the Shepherd-Greenbriar/Rice University exit. At Greenbriar, head south to Rice Blvd. Turn left on Rice and continue to Main St. Turn right on Main St. and make an immediate right turn into the main campus gate. Lovett Hall (location of the admissions office) is at the end of the entrance driveway; visitor parking is available in front of Lovett Hall.
Local Accommodations
Within 5 miles: Houston Marriott (at Medical Center, 6580 Fannin St. 713-796-0080); La Colombe d'Or (3410 Montrose Blvd. 713-524-7999 expensive); Crowne Plaza Medical Center (6701 S. Main St. 713-797-1110); Hotel Zaza (5701 S. Main St. 713.526.1991); Houston Plaza Hilton (6633 Travis Street, 713-313-4000); the Best Western Plaza Hotel and Suites - Medical Center (6700 Main Street, 713-522-2811); and the Holiday Inn-Medical Ctr (6800 Main Street, 713-528-7744).
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
We're looking for voracious lovers of life, diverse thinkers with an unquenchable curiosity about the world students who will bring different life experiences and unique perspectives to our campus.
We use a contextual review process, meaning we take a holistic, team-based approach to reviewing applications with the goal of enrolling a diverse class of the most talented students from across the country and around the world. We consider a variety of factors including the rigor of a student's coursework, academic performance, extracurricular activities and achievements, essays and knowledge about Rice. We are careful not to emphasize any single academic metric, such as class rank, grade point average or test scores.
Overview
Applicants: 31,443
Acceptance Rate: 9%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
730 - 770
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
760 - 800
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
34 - 36
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Regular — January 4
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Talent / Ability
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Rice prides itself on a unique approach to academics: collaboration over competition. And by taking small classes with world-class professors in top-ranked programs, you'll find building relationships, finding internships and receiving mentorships at the forefront of your learning experience.
From your first semester on campus, you'll have the opportunity to conduct research alongside experts no matter your major. At your fingertips you'll find experiential research projects, course-based research opportunities, and over 45 research centers and institutes, ready to tackle any problem that interests you. You'll be able to apply your skills, gain valuable professional experience and interact with industry leaders as you address real-world issues. There's no shortage of opportunities at Rice, which is why over half of our students participate in some kind of research.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Rice offers over 50 undergraduate majors and 36 minors across seven different schools of study: Architecture, Business, Engineering, Humanities, Music, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
At Rice, we dream bigger and reach higher. We find academic — and ultimately professional — success by pulling together and lifting up those around us. Collaboration, not competition, is what drives us.
We celebrate the unconventional approaches and unique perspectives that fuel truly innovative thinking — the kind of thinking that permeates every facet of your academic life at Rice, starting with how and what you study. To broaden your education beyond your major, we replace a prescriptive core curriculum with flexible distribution requirements that give you the freedom to select the courses that interest you most. As you might expect, this exploration results in some unconventional major and minor pairings, as well as some very interesting double majors! In fact, over 40% of undergraduates choose to double major at Rice.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
5.84:1
Total Faculty
931
with Terminal Degree
841
602
Men
329
Women
215
Minority
45
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
87%
Graduate in 5 years
91%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Majors
-
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
-
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
French Studies.
German Studies.
Spanish and Iberian Studies.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Ecology.
Evolutionary Biology.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
-
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Materials Science.
Mechanical Engineering.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology.
Cognitive Science.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemical Physics.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
-
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
According to students, Rice University’s greatest strengths “are its academic integrity and quality.” That’s borne out in the way that science labs “are generally taught with a genuinely unknown problem being presented at the beginning of the semester and students being trained in the methods to explore that problem.” Or it’s shown by how the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen “really supports projects and prototyping…as an undergraduate I’ve learned to design through hands-on, project-based classes.” The collaborative spirit is alive and well in offerings like the Academic Fellows Program, which offers free tutoring sessions for and by students. There’s also an outside-the-box thinking when it comes to assessments, like “the option to make a 30 minute scientific podcast instead of taking the final,” explains one sophomore. This isn’t unusual for first-years either; one notes that “instead of doing a bunch of writing and essays, I was tasked with creating…a TED Talk, which really lit a creative flame in me.” Outside the classroom, “immersive internships” at places like NASA, State Farm, and Exxon are made possible by Rice’s prime location in Houston, Texas.
One of the major drivers of that success, according to students, is the accessibility of the faculty on campus. “Professors will host talks outside of class” and “can also be found eating among students.” One student enjoys going to German Table, “a meal held on Mondays by the German department for German speakers. It’s a place for people to have natural conversations in German.” Another, studying Jewish Immigration, is excited that they will be “traveling to New York City over spring break to interact directly with historical sites.” Overall, professors are well-respected for “offering extra office hours, giving extensions on assignments, or just being someone to talk to.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Robert Curl
Nobel Prize Winner
Peggy Whitson
NASA chief astronaut (retired), spent 665 days in space
Larry McMurtry
Acclaimed novelist, winner of the 2014 National Humanities Medal, Pulitzer Prize, and an Oscar
Academic Rating
87/99
Careers
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
87%
Graduate in 5 years
91%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$88,000
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$152,100
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$90,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$161,900
Percent High Job Meaning
57%
Percent STEM
45%
Students Say
The Center for Career Development offers résumé reviews, mock interviews, and internship and externship resources both virtually and in person, with availability for drop-ins or personalized appointments scheduled on the Handshake platform. In addition to the weekly newsletter it sends to all students, the center also provides faculty and peer advising, alumni mentorship, career workshops, and campus recruiting and career expos. Students can register for the ProfessionOwl Program (POP), which utilizes a roadmap to help students identify, build, and associate their skills with relevant career goals. The Career Development website offers virtual tools, timelines, and guides for students to explore opportunities and network with fellow Owls on Sallyportal. Students note that the thriving workforce in Houston is also “very beneficial [with] so many resources around…for internships and research” and can provide a seamless transition from classes to careers. One student claims, “There are more internships available than there are students on campus.” But assistance doesn’t end with graduation: The School of Continuing Studies is also available to all lifelong learners who wish to continue personal and professional development even after they’ve left the university. Upon graduating, students surveyed at PayScale.com reported a median starting salary of $84,900, and 53 percent of alumni felt their work has a meaningful impact.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
"Rice is heavily focused on student empowerment," a cognitive science major told us, a focus the school achieves largely as a result of the residential college system, in which "incoming undergraduate students are randomly assigned to one of eleven on-campus housing and dining facilities before they matriculate, and each student remains affiliated with their assigned college until graduation." An undergraduate studying biochemistry, cell biology, and Hispanic studies elaborated: "One of the greatest strengths of Rice is the amount of student leadership involved in running the campus. The residential college system promotes student involvement, from coordinating activities to following university regulations." A physics and mathematics major agreed, "It's incredible how much responsibility Rice gives to its students." Alumnus Judge Edward Emmett, the administrative county judge of Harris County, Texas, told us that he essentially got his start in politics as a student leader within the residential college system. He said, "I was president of my residential college my junior year. We had great arguments about things going on on-campus. The students really do get to make the decisions. The experience caused me to work with people from all stripes and come up with an arrangement that all people can agree to." Students at Rice have lots of chances to develop leadership skills. In fact, many undergraduates we surveyed cited student leadership opportunities as one of the biggest strengths of the university. The Doer Institute for New Leaders opened its doors in July 2015, thanks to a $50 million gift from alumni Ann and John Doer (both have bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Rice), and specializes in hands-on leadership training that extends for a student's entire college career. According to Rice, "The strengths of each student will be assessed and their potential will be developed in a four-year comprehensive, custom-made plan of classroom instruction, hands-on, real-world experience and guidance from personal coaches." Former Mayor of Houston and Rice alumna Annise Parker is the inaugural fellow at the Institute.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition $57,210
Room and Board $15,900
Fees: $918
Financial Aid
We've taken a bold step toward making education affordable with our signature financial aid program, The Rice Investment. Through a need-based financial aid package, The Rice Investment grants qualifying families awards that cover full tuition, fees, and room and board; full tuition; or half tuition, depending on total income and assets. We also meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for families who do not fall within the listed income ranges. If there is a gap between what an admitted student's family is able to pay and our total cost of attendance, we cover the gap.
In addition, Rice is a loan-free institution, meaning that our financial aid packages will meet 100% of every student's demonstrated need without loans, regardless of whether a student qualifies for The Rice Investment.
To apply for need-based financial aid, students must submit the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships so that no separate application forms or interviews are necessary. Merit-based scholarship recipients generally distinguish themselves scholastically and personally even within our highly competitive group of admitted students.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
State Aid
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$58,740
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$57,380
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,580
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
18%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$19,623
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$54,100
Required Fees
$860
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,350
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$0
Transportation for Commuters
$300
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,000
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
ROTC and Veterans Administration benefits
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
97/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
What if, from your first moments on campus, you know you truly belong?
Your life at Rice begins with your first rite of passage — finding out your residential college. Day one doesn't start with moving into a standard college dorm. It starts with joining a family. Because each student is randomly assigned to one of 11 residential colleges where you'll stay throughout your time on campus, the diversity of our student body creates a rich tapestry of traditions, culture and, most importantly, community.
Your residential college acts as more than just your home base; it's the hub of campus life and a big part of your Rice identity. Each residential college has its own student government, intramural teams, cheers and traditions — lots and lots of traditions!
Located in the heart of the most culturally and ethnically diverse city in the US, Rice celebrates diversity across the student body, within the residential colleges and in our classrooms as a central and meaningful part of the Rice experience.
The singular academic experience at Rice would be greatly diminished without the deeply rooted culture of care that touches every aspect of campus life. Students going out of their way to help each other is the norm rather than the exception. Community service and global outreach are just a few ways Rice students extend this beyond the hedges. It's that collaborative spirit that's at the heart of the Rice culture.
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. There are no exclusionary social clubs at Rice. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate in more than 200 student organizations, including performance, media, athletic, academic, religious, cultural and political groups. With this full range of extracurricular options, students can pursue existing passions or expand their horizons by trying something new.
You may end up joining a club or working at a student-run business. Rice boasts several student-run businesses, 100% managed and staffed by students, including Rice Bikes, East-West Tea, The Hoot and Rice Coffeehouse.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,494
Foreign Countries Represented
81
Demographics
29.46%
Asian
7.92%
Black
15.47%
Hispanic
28.19%
Caucasian
1.47%
Unknown
12.50%
International
49% female
51% male
57% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Students Say
Rice students are a multifaceted bunch: “Everyone has their interest in their major, of course, but there’s no person not involved in something else too. I know a guy majoring in math who wants to write poetry. My roommate studies civil engineering but does South Asian dance.” Another third-year student agrees, saying, “People are highly motivated in different ways, some in arts, others in engineering, and others in athletics; however, all of them interact with each other and share their passions.”
Many students appreciate that the “student body is very diverse,” and the campus maintains “a large sense of community on all levels, whether it is in the residential colleges, the classroom or on campus in general.” Students enjoy that the “typical Rice student is academically focused, but is willing to have a good time.” Perhaps most importantly, “We all take pride in our ‘Culture of Care,’ in which we all take care of each other mentally, academically, and socially.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
If you're looking for the perfect place to learn, our 300-acre tree-lined campus should be at the top of your list. Behind our hedges, Rice has a beautiful campus full of shade, seclusion and cozy corners. Students can find fun spots in their residential colleges such as the Martel Sundeck or McMurtry Innovation Space and connect with each other in their college commons after grabbing dinner in their servery. Our campus is also filled with permanent and site-specific works of art scattered throughout campus in courtyards, stairwells, shared spaces, offices, libraries, lobbies and the university's many expansive outdoor spaces.
Venture beyond and you'll find everything a big city has to offer the best of both worlds.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
From makerspaces to woodshops to labs, dedicated workspaces dot all corners of the Rice campus map. At any given hour, these spaces are filled with industrious students collaborating on projects, conducting research or designing and 3D-printing a custom Groot planter.
Some of our facilities include:
The Makerspace: A 5,000-square-foot interdisciplinary lab that includes a wood shop, metal shop, paint booth, rapid prototyping areas and a student classroom.
Digital Media Commons: Located in Fondren Library, students have access to essential tools for creating a wide variety of digital projects, plus the hands-on training and assistance they need to master them.
Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen: A key component of our engineering design minor, students can work on projects in interdisciplinary teams using the facility's machine shop, chemicals lab, computer lab and many classrooms and conference rooms.
Students additionally have access to the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center. With indoor basketball courts, racquetball courts, squash courts, cardio and weight areas, a dance studio, outdoor-lighted basketball courts, heated outdoor recreation and competition pools, and group fitness classes, there is something for anyone to enjoy.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Nestled in the vibrant museum district, Rice University is located in the heart of Houston. As the nation's fourth largest and most culturally diverse city, Houston delivers rich opportunities for Rice students ? research, internships and outreach, as well as convenient off-campus excursions. Rice shares close proximity to more restaurants, galleries, shops, music venues, theaters, museums and attractions than you could begin to exhaust in your four years here.
And that's not all you'll find: Rice students extend their education beyond the hedges with internship-focused resources and opportunities for collaborative research, as well as 150 study abroad programs in more than 60 countries.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
64%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
94/99
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
95/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Undergrads praise Rice for doing “an amazing job of assimilating students,” noting that a convivial vibe is generated by the way in which students are sorted into one of 11 colleges, in short, creating “a new home, a new family, and a brand-new experience that everyone should enjoy.” One sophomore feels “so grateful to have a community of people that unconditionally support my academic and personal success.” The school’s “emphasis on community” is further developed through the active club scene, with figure skating, crochet, K-pop dance, and even a rocket-building group listed as favorite activities. Additionally, residential advisors and college magisters “act as a support system. Students can reach out to them for academic advice, career advice, life advice, or even recommendations for fun things to do around Houston.” Not that it’s particularly difficult to find things on-campus: students so often “picnic in the Central Quad” or hang out in residential areas that they happily self-describe themselves as “within the hedges.” Rice also hosts campus-wide parties, as well as Beer Bike, a “combination intramural bicycle race and drinking competition.” As one third-year student puts it, “People work on the weekdays and during the day on weekends, and then on Friday and Saturday everyone does something fun, whether partying or spending time with friends.”
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Alan Russell
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
284
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
22
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Owls)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Owls)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Navy ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Rice-specific discounts offered through Technology Marketplace, varies by vendor. See https://buy.rice.edu/
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
