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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.
Houston tops Forbes’ best cities for college grads
With the low cost of living, booming industries and a high average starting salary, Houston has nabbed the top spot on Forbes’ list of best cities for recent college graduates. Rice’s home received high marks for its thriving economy and job growth, making it a hot spot for the school’s students.
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Rice students share experiences from Africa
Through a program called Beyond Traditional Borders, Rice students are touring Africa this summer to learn about health care in the developing world. The students, who are designing health technologies and educational programs for implementation on the continent, are sharing their life-changing experiences through their blogs.
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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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