Rice University’s beautiful, heavily wooded campus is located in the heart of the nation’s fourth-largest city. A whole lotta history, culture, cuisine, science and industry are packed into one place, and we couldn’t be happier to call Houston home. As the nation’s fourth-largest and most culturally diverse city, Houston delivers rich opportunities for Rice students.
There’s plenty to see and do beyond the Rice campus hedges. Be inspired by the city’s vibrant Theater District, which boasts professional arts organizations in all four major performing arts: ballet, opera, theater and symphony. Adjacent to campus is Houston’s renowned Museum District, the Houston Zoo, and the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park. Plus, it’s a short drive to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.