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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 world-class 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.

Homecoming
A bird’s eye view from homecoming weekend

Want to experience homecoming weekend at Rice University? Get the complete picture by visiting our photo gallery. With images from class reunions to the Owls’ homecoming victory over Tulane, our gallery offers a comprehensive view of one of the university’s biggest weekend bashes.

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Bolivia
From Bolivia to Rice, an education takes root

Growing up in Bolivia, Noe Alvarez was expected to take over his family’s farm. Instead, with the blessing of his parents, Alvarez decided to plant the seeds for his future at Rice University. Now, Alvarez is farming again — on a nano scale.

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Kiplinger's Best
Rice ranks among the nation’s best values

With the nation lingering in an economic downturn, students and parents are looking for a world-class education at the right price. That’s why they’d be wise to consider Rice University. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has once again ranked the institution as one of the nation’s best values among private universities. In the current economic climate, that makes a Rice education worth every penny.

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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? Here are just some of the reasons.

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