Rice University

United States of America

RICE UNIVERSITY

The full name of Rice University is William Marsh Rice University. Rice University is a private research university in Houston, Texas. Rice University is built on a 300-acre campus. Rice University was established on 23rd  September 1912.

Rice University History

Rice University is named after William Marsh Rice, a businessman from Massachusetts. Rice University is divided into eleven residential colleges and eight schools of academic study. The university currently has 7289 students out of which 3989 are undergraduates and 3293 are post-graduates.

Rice University Programs, Courses & Schools

Rice University offers around 50 undergraduate majors and over a dozen minors to students to choose from. The undergraduate program is a four-year full-time degree. Rice University also offers Masters degrees in research and PhD degrees. The eight schools that Rice University is divided into are The Wiess School of Natural Sciences, the George R. Brown School of Engineering, the School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music and the school of Humanities. Some of the courses offered are as follows-

• Computer and Information Services
• Biochemistry
• Economics
• Kinesiology and exercise science
• Psychology
• Sports and Fitness administration/management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sociology
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering and biomedical engineering
• Mathematics
• History
• English
• Public Policy analysis

Rice University Achievements

• Rice University was ranked 16 by the US News in the category of National Universities and 5th in the Best Value School category.      

• Rice University was given a global ranking of 167 by US News in the category of global ranking and was ranked 21 by Forbes in the national university.
• Rice University got a QS global ranking of 94 and an ARWU global ranking of 101-150.
• The acceptance rate of Rice University is 11% which makes it a very selective university that offers premium quality education.

Rice University USP

Rice University is known for its extremely low student faculty ratio that is 6:1. Rice University has 69.4% of its classes with less than 20 students. This shows that there is a huge emphasis on individual attention on each and every student. Rice University has a high level of research with a funding of over $156 million dollars. Rice University has academic affiliations from AAU, ORAU, NAICU, URA, CONAHEC, SURA and Space-grant. It is also accredited by SACS.

Rice University Alumni

Rice University boosts a list of distinguished alumni including 5 Nobel Prize Winners. Some of the famous names are-

• Thomas H. Cruikshank,
• John Doerr
• Howard Hughes
• Fred C Koch

 Some famous graduates who are currently in the field of government and politics are-

• Alberto Gonzales
• Charles Duncan
• John Kline
• George P. Bush
• John Earnest.

From the field of science Robert Curl, David Eagleman and Robert Woodrow are also popular names in the long list of the alumni.

Rice University Infrastructure

Rice University has a campus of 285 acre. The five streets that surround Rice University’s campus are Greenbriar Street, Rice Boulevard, Sunset Street and University Boulevard. The campus is full of greenery with over 4000 trees on-campus. The campus of Rice University has been listed as the most beautiful campus in America by Travel + Leisure. Rice University has different labs, a stadium of its own, libraries, pool and other athletic facilities etc.

Campus

Rice University has facilities like a women’ss center, placement service, day care, health service and health insurance on the campus itself. Rice University is also very concerned about student safety so it ensures patrolling and services like 24-hour foot, late night transports emergency help-lines. Campus of Rice University remains well-lighted throughout the night.

Library

The main library of Rice University is called Fondren Library which provides research materials, books, and scholarly information to people. It also has a wide range of audio-visual media, sound recordings, data sets, and rare sections of books. The library has more than 3000000 print and electoral volumes. The books cover different topics like art, architecture, history, films, photography, music and periodicals etc.

Housing Services

Rice University has 11 different buildings for residential purposes. These 11 buildings are called Baker College, Will Rice College, Hanszen College, Wiess College, Jones College, Brown College, Lovett College, Sid Richaedson College, Martel College, McMurtry College and Duncan College. The Rice University website also provides options for off- campus accommodation options.

Students Club

Rice University has over 300 clubs from as many as eleven genres. The clubs help students to develop social and leadership skills and enhance their CV’s. Rice University also has its own student engagement platform called OwlNest where students can look for various clubs and organizations of their own choice. The genres of the clubs are-

• Academic & Honorary
• Cultural & International
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Political
• Recreational & Sports
• Religious & Spiritual
• Service
• Social Justice
• Social & Special Interest
• STEM
• Visual 7 Performing Arts

Different Campus Locations

Rice University has its campus in Houston, Texas which is an urban area surrounded with greenery. The college is famous for its close-knit yet diverse community. Adjacent to the campus is Texas Medical Centre. The campus of Rice University is architecturally constructed into a number of quadrangles- the Academic Quad, Fondren Library, an amphitheater, Sewall Hall for social sciences, Rayzor Hall for languages, Anderson Hall of the Architecture department, Hall of the Jonas Business School, The Baker Institute and the Alice Pratt Brown Hall.

International Student Info

Courses Offered

Rice University offers over 50 undergraduate majors and more than 12 minors to students to choose from. Rice is famous for its research and education and is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities. The courses offered are-

• Computer and Information Services
• Biochemistry
• Economics
• Kinesiology and exercise science
• Psychology
• Sports and Fitness Administration/management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Sociology
• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering and biomedical engineering
• Mathematics
• History
• English
• Public Policy Analysis

Student Support

Visas and Immigration

Rice University offers some guidance and help in applying for a visa but it doesn’t completely help you get a visa. That has to be done by the student. Rice University assists you to get a personal session with an OISS advisor who can detail you the process of visa application. For more information, you can contact them personally.

International Student Contact

Rice University has a special OISS which stands for Office of International Students and Scholars. The office is a one-step destination for all the problems of the international students whether it is related to immigration, cultural adaptation or international compliance. To schedule a meeting with an OISS officer you can mail them at [email protected] or call them at 7133486095. Both online and offline meetings can be arranged.

Students Life

Sports and Fitness

Rice University has all the sports facilities which include Rice Stadium, Tudor Fieldhouse, Reckling Park, George R. Brown Tennis Center, Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field, Aquatics Center Natatorium, Brian Patterson, Sports Performance Center and the Robert L. Waltrip Indoor Training Center. The university is extremely active in sports like basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, tennis and track & field. The men’s football , cross country , soccer along with women’s tennis, cross country, volleyball and basketball all have been honored with the NCAA Public Recognition Award.

Health and Wellbeing

Rice University has a special Wellbeing and Counseling Center which looks after the mental wellbeing of the students. The team of experts is dedicated to solve all the mental health concerns of the students. Students can call their helpline 713-348-3311 any time they feel like talking to someone. Rice University also gives health services to students for which students do not have to pay any extra costs except for medicines and vaccinations etc.

Residential Life

Rice University has 11 residential colleges where 75% of the college students reside. Every college has a dining room and a public hall of their own. The residential campus of Rice University is a cultural mix of students from around the world where everyone eats and stays together. There are frequent social nights and innovative sessions which help students to gel up together.

Food & Drink

Rice University has dining options available for students with different needs like special food for gluten free students, vegetarian students, vegan students and students with different allergies etc. Different places to eat at the campus are West Survey, Seibel Servery, Baker College Kitchen, South Servery, Public Dining and North Servery.

Short-term or Weekend Getaway

Students can go to the Rice University Art Gallery which is just one minute away from the main campus. They can visit places like Cockrell Butterfly Center, The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Museum District, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Tudor Fieldhouse, Houston Zoo, Burke Baker Planetarium, Hermann Park, Contemporary Arts Museum, St Paul’s United Methodist Church etc.

Part-time Jobs

Students can find one-campus part-time job opportunities on Handshake by creating an account on their page and then searching for jobs using suitable filters. The center for career development looks after the internships and employment needs of the students. For any questions you can contact them at [email protected]

Student Safety

Crime Around the Area

RUPD looks after the safety of the students on the campus. It looks after on-campus patrolling, reporting fires and safety hazards and controlling on-campus traffic. All the crimes such as sexual misconduct, assaults and traffic accidents are reported to RUPCD. The RUPD takes the required action. RUPD also looks after services such as escorting and car services or and unlocking building and door rooms. The helpline number is 713-348-6000.

Famous Courses

The famous courses at Rice University are-

• Computer and Information Services
• Biochemistry
• Economics
• Kinesiology and exercise science
• Psychology

Campus Recruitment Process

Rice University organizes annual recruitment where students can sit for interviews. Both virtual and hybrid working opportunities are available. Students have many options and they can choose the best possible option from them. CCD helps students in scheduling interviews and preparing students for them. For any queries students can mail them at [email protected]

Entry Process

The first step in the process is filling the application form. Then a high school graduation diploma is required. A non refundable fee of $ 75 is also taken. The natural science and technology fields require trigonometry, physics and chemistry.

Rice University Location

Rice University is located on 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005, USA.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are-

• English Language Proficiency Test
• SAT’s
• PSAR or Pre-Act scores
• Essay
• Letter of Recommendation
• High School scores along with scores from class 9-11

Where to Apply

Students have to apply on their official website on

https://www.commonapp.org/explore/rice-university

When to Apply

The university has two intakes: September and January.