rice university

Rice University is a prestigious private research university located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1912, it sits on a 300-acre urban campus near the Texas Medical Center and Houston Museum District. Rice is known for its strong academic programs across eight schools, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, business, architecture, and music. It is highly ranked nationally (#18 in 2025 rankings) and classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity." The university is also noted for its vibrant student life organized around 11 residential colleges, and it competes in 14 NCAA Division I sports teams as the Rice Owls. Tuition and fees for undergraduates are around $60,709, and the acceptance rate is approximately 8%.