William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. Rice is a research university with an undergraduate focus. It has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university is organized into eight schools of academic study: Wiess School of Natural Sciences, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.
Rice University cultivates a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem spanning the entire institution, offering a dynamic environment for students passionate about innovation and launching new ventures. This comprehensive approach integrates resources from across the university, including the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lilie and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, providing extensive support, mentorship, and access to funding. While the Jones Graduate School of Business features a highly-ranked MBA specialization in entrepreneurship, undergraduate students can also pursue an Entrepreneurship minor, enabling engagement from various academic disciplines. Rice equips students with practical skills and opportunities through accelerators, workshops, and globally recognized events like the Rice Business Plan Competition, fostering the development and launch of successful startups and entrepreneurial careers.
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