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What do an Olympic gold medalist, a Nobel laureate, a Pulitzer Prize winner and the former presidents of Texaco, Coca-Cola and Eastman Kodak have in common? They all graduated from Rice University — and used the exceptional education they gained here to help them go straight to the top. You can enjoy the same Southern Ivy education today, complete with outstanding classroom experiences, one of the best student-to-faculty ratios in the country, plentiful opportunities for research and interdisciplinary work, and hundreds of available extracurricular activities. Come join the thousands who have found their paths to success at Rice — and learn how serious study and serious fun can translate into serious success.
Rice welcomes largest freshman class to campus
Racing shopping carts? Attending a pep rally? Meeting the university president at a barbecue? That’s orientation week at Rice. The school welcomed its largest freshman class ever in unique style. Find out more by taking a behind-the-scenes look at O-Week.
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Newest Owls explore Houston through service
Rice freshmen didn't need long to get to know Houston. Through the Community Involvement Center's Urban Immersion program, the school's new students were introduced to the community through cultural experiences and service opportunities. Read what the freshmen had to say about the program.
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What they’re saying about Rice
Want to know why Rice University is considered one of the premier institutions of higher education in the nation?
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