Buy our guides
Read our blog
Login Register

Rice University
- Diversity

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Yes, let this school know
Maybe, bookmark for later
No, get better matches
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

Your information has been sent to this school through our partnership with .

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Jump to a section:

Grade
Quick Stats
Student Author Overview
Student Reviews
Student Polls
Facts
Take A SurveyWrite A ReviewUpload A PhotoLink Up A VideoWrite The Guide
Rice University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

Diversity

A
Where does this grade come from?View all Diversity rankingsReview this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Diversity Grades:

Quick Stats

African American 7%
Asian American 20%
Hispanic 12%
International 6%
Native American 1%
White 49%
Unknown 5%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 53%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Florida
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 26%
20-21: 27%
22-24: 16%
25+: 31%
Female Faculty 30%
Male Faculty 70%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 13%
Hispanic: 5%
International: 10%
Native American: 0%
White: 70%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity at Rice is regarded as top-notch. The amount of minority and international students has shot up due to Rice's generous financial aid policies. Although Texas isn't particularly known as a bastion of diversity, Houston is in fact one of the most diverse cities in the country. As such, Rice draws from the city's cultural opportunities to attract a large swatch of diversity. Furthermore, as Rice's international reputation has boomed in recent years, so, too, has the number of international students on campus. To aid diversity on campus, there are many clubs and offices that provide assistance to students in need.

The distinctive element about diversity at Rice is that it extends beyond race, class, and gender. Diversity of thought is highly encouraged, as well. Students on campus feel free to speak their minds, express their beliefs, and be proud of who they are and where they come from. Unlike highly liberal-leaning institutions, Rice is solidly politically moderate, which allows all voices to be heard in a civil and constructive environment.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Rice Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Diversity at Rice University

sweetsaturday93

'15

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

4.2
A-

Good for the Most Part

Rice really tries to increase its diversity, but sometimes it is hard to see it. There is a good range of all kinds of races, backgrounds, and beliefs. It's very easy to find a club or organization supporting anything you're looking for - ethnic student associations, LGBT support, political groups. The only thing is, sometimes students of particular races can be a little cliquey, especially the foreign exchange students. I honestly do not understand why this is, because the community is more welcoming than anywhere else I've been. Most circles of friends are very diverse in themselves. However, I admit that there are two predominant groups: Asians and white Texans.

Feb 08, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Diversity at Rice University

StevenZhou

'15

Engineering Physics

4.6
A

Diverse

You can find many different kinds of people on campus.

Jan 08, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Diversity at Rice University

mvatcher35rice

'14

English

5.0
A+

Incredible. Just Incredible.

People are judged here based solely on what they do. It's awesome.

Dec 05, 2011

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Page 1 of 8

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The student body at Rice as a whole is very tolerant and usually very accepting of all sexual orientations. There is support provided through organizations such as Pride, the Rice Counseling Center, and Minority Affairs. The city of Houston also has a sizeable and very visible gay community.

Political Activity

Rice students and faculty tend to be politically liberal, although there is an outspoken conservative minority. In general, the number of students who are politically active is very small, although there have been a handful of issues at Rice that led to large protests and high student interest. Recent political activity has spiked as a result of the Obama election, green energy campaigns, and student government elections. While the conservative student might feel out of place in the average political discussion, students are respectful of all differing opinions, and intelligent debate is usually welcome and fostered.

Economic Status

There is a stereotype that Rice students come from wealthy families, but this is generally unfounded. Rice students hail from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The student body mixes well enough that economic differences are rarely visible.

Most Common Religions

Organizations or representatives of all major religions can be found at Rice. The Houston area provides a variety of churches, synagogues, and worship centers for various faiths and denominations. For Christians, the most active organizations are Agape Christian Ministries and the Catholic Student Association. For Jews, there is an active Hillel and Chabad on campus, each with their own rabbi, that offer various campus activities, weekly Shabbat services, and services on the High Holy Days.

Minority Clubs on Campus

In addition to the Black Student Association (BSA) and the Hispanic Association for Cultural Enrichment at Rice (HACER), Rice offers individual clubs for most Asian minorities (Indian Students at Rice, Korean Student Association, Asian Business Student Assocation), as well as other cultural or minority organizations. The majority of these clubs sponsor social and cultural events throughout the year, most of which are open to the entire student body. These events include holiday festivals, study breaks, fashion shows, and themed dance nights.

Did You Know? The Rice Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinates and implements comprehensive educational, cultural, and social programs designed to combat bias, bigotry, and racism, while promoting intercultural dialogue, awareness, and respect for diversity.

Buy The Guidebook

Buy a hard copy of "Rice University 2012: Off The Record"

Read more about the book . . .Add to Cart

Buy the eBook:

AmazonBarnes & NobleGoogleSmashwordsDownload the FREE Printable Summary (PDF)

Most Recent Student Author

College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at Rice

Name: Eli Spector

see all student author bios > Become a student author to help update the guide for this school

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

Company

Buy College Prowler school guides in our bookstore Get the real scoop on what it's like on campus and see what school is the place for you!

How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. Please note that the information presented on this site is updated periodically, but may not be the
most recent information available for a particular school. For additional information we encourage you to visit school websites or contact the schools directly.