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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Houston, TX. Operating on a semester system.
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9K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
13
Housing Buildings
Life in Houston for Rice University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Houston.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
93
Student Population
482,402
City Transportation
Walkability
37
Bikeability
49
Public Transit
METRO Bus, METRORail
Nearest Airports
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
69.6°F
Avg Snowfall
0.1 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Baker Servery
open
Campus
Halal-certified meats available daily. Allergen-free/kosher options available.
North Servery
open
Campus
Plant-based options including tacos, rice, beans, and plantains at breakfast. Halal chicken available.
South Servery
open
Campus
Halal chicken and plant-based burgers available. Back to Basics and Chef's Table options.
West Servery
open
Campus
Plant-based options and halal chicken available daily.
Seibel Servery
open
Campus
Allergen-free station now kosher, prepared under Rice Kosher supervision (Chabad at Rice).
Ambassador Café
open
RMC
Uses fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Curbside at the Club
open
Cohen House (Faculty Club)
Drive-up, bike-up, and walk-up pickup available.
Student Facilities
Recreation Center
6:00-24:00 • Rice University campus
Services: fitness, gym, pools
Competition Pool
6:00-22:00 • Recreation Center, Rice University
Services: swimming
Recreation Pool
15:00-20:00 • Recreation Center, Rice University
Services: swimming
Rice Student Center (Rice Memorial Center)
7:00-2:00 • 6100 Main Street MS-530, Houston, TX 77005
Services: events, study spaces, dining
Student Health Services
8:00-17:00 • Morton L. Rich Health and Wellness Center, building #30, Entrance 27b, Rice University
Services: medical services, health services
Parking and Transit
Greenbriar Lot
surface
Visitor pay lot; undergraduate yearly permit $217
South Stadium Lot
surface
Undergraduate yearly permit $282
West Lot
surface
Resident and commuting; undergraduate yearly permit $347
West Lot 2
surface
Visitor pay lot; also called Moody Lot
Central Campus Garage
garage
Visitor pay lot; accepts credit card and cash
BRC Garage
garage
Visitor pay lot; accepts credit card and cash
Entrance 3 Garage
garage
Visitor pay lot
Founder's Court Lot
surface
Visitor pay lot
Campus News
Latest updates from Rice University
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Upcoming Events
What's happening at Rice University
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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Rice University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 12 of 12 known dorm and housing options.
Baker College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Brown College
Capacity: 300
Room types: double, single, suite
Chao College
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double, suite
Duncan College
Capacity: 324
Room types: unknown
Hanszen College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Jones College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Lovett College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Martel College
Capacity: 300
Room types: hex, quad
McMurtry College
Capacity: 324
Room types: unknown
Sid Richardson College
Capacity: 229
Room types: unknown
Wiess College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Will Rice College
Capacity: 300
Room types: unknown
Learning Management System
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@rice.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 5, 2026
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