Top Private (Non-Ivy)
Studying at Rice University
Houston, TX•Private R1
Fennie is independent and not affiliated with Rice University.
Known for
- • Engineering
- • Pre-med
- • Residential college system
- • Strong financial aid
Popular majors
- • Engineering
- • Biology
- • Economics
- • Computer Science
- • Cognitive Science
Academic culture
Small (~4000 undergrads). Residential college system. Strong engineering and pre-med tracks. Houston Texas Medical Center proximity gives pre-meds easy clinical access.
How Fennie helps here
Fennie's engineering and pre-med support fits Rice's most-popular tracks.
FAQ
Rice vs Vanderbilt?
Rice smaller, more academic-focused; Vandy bigger and more Southern-traditional. Both strong pre-med.
Cost?
Generous financial aid — Rice often comes in cheaper than public flagships for middle-income families.
Engineering at Rice?
Strong, especially CS and ChemE. Small department sizes mean close faculty access.
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