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Best Things

  1. Amazingly brilliant, diverse, fun, and interesting peers and professors
  2. Beautiful campus with stunning architecture and stately live oaks
  3. Houston is a big-city setting with tons of art and cultural opportunities.
  4. Residential college system fosters the best undergraduate social experience possible.
  5. Lenient alcohol policy
  6. O-Week, Willy Week, and Beer Bike
  7. Undergrad focus, yet resources of a big university
  8. Take-home exams thanks to the honor code
  9. Walking around in shorts and a T-shirt in January
  10. Alumni network is very nurturing and supportive of Rice students during and after their time at the University.

Happy Students

97% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 8 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

93% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

96% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

80% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

89% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

76% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Great Local Atmosphere

79% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Easy to Get By on a Student's Budget

65% of students surveyed felt that the amount it costs to live while at school was better than average.

Safe Campus

62% of students surveyed said that they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.

Campus Pride

58% of students surveyed said that they love everything about the school and have a lot of campus pride.

Highly Satisfied Students

75% of students surveyed would make the same school choice if they could do it all over again.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

53% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

50% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 52/48 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

96% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 60% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—51% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Academics at Rice University

superpet

'11

Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Environment Is Very Conducive for Studying

Rice is a top research institution with with a small student body and an extremely friendly and beautiful environment. The professors are always available in and out of the classrooms. the curriculum is quite flexible with a reasonable course-load of about 12-20 hrs for full-time undergraduates. registration process is easy compared with some other schools, as all of the work is done online, eliminating long lines at the beginning of the semester. however, there may be some issues like slow internet connection especially when there are a lot of students trying to register at the same time.

Mar 18, 2010

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Local Atmosphere at Rice University

alinel

'12

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

4.6
A

Chill Atmosphere With Many Attractions

Houston has much to offer in terms of museums, athletic events, concerts, restaurants, and parks. Though the city is the third largest in the US, it does not have the crowded, dirty big-city feel. There is always something fun going on and the green spaces make the city very livable.

May 10, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Rice University

nicole12

'15

Chemical Engineering

4.2
A-

Rice Village Rules

Rice Village has lots of places to shop and eat all within walking distance of campus. Also, students get a card that gives discounts to several of these places. Students definitely have to check out The Chocolate Bar!

Nov 09, 2011

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