About the Institution
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded 295-acre (1.19 km2) campus in Houston, Texas, United States. The university is situated near the Houston Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center. Opened in 1912 after the murder of its mesake William Marsh Rice, Rice has grown into a preeminent research university with an undergraduate focus. Its emphasis on undergraduate education is demonstrated by a 5:1 student-faculty ratio, among the lowest in the top American universities including the Ivy League. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of Conference USA, often competing with its cross-town rival the University of Houston. Intramural and club sports are offered in a wide variety of activities such as Jiu Jitsu, water polo, and crew. Rice athletes include Lance Berkman, Harold Solomon, Bubba Crosby, Arsalan Kazemi, along with three Olympians.

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