Rice Sport Management Ranked No. 1 by Niche
Rice University has been ranked the #1 Best College for Sports Management in America by Niche for eight consecutive years (2020–2027). Since Niche introduced its Sports Management ranking in 2020, Rice has earned the #1 ranking every year. Niche’s 2027 ranking is based on an analysis of factors including overall institutional quality, the percentage of students majoring in sports management, research expenditures, and student and alumni surveys.
Rice earns top national marks in The Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2027
Rice University has once again earned national recognition in The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges rankings, earning the No. 1 spot in the nation for Lots of Race/Class Interaction for 2027. Rice also ranks No. 3 for Best College Newspaper and No. 9 for Friendliest Students, with additional top-25 rankings for quality of life, financial aid, value, student support, campus housing and more.
Rice cracks top 10 for first time on Forbes' top colleges list
In a remarkable leap, Rice University soared from No. 22 to No. 9 on Forbes' 2024-2025 list of America's Top Colleges. This achievement marks the first time the university has landed in a top 10 spot on the list and underscores Rice's steadfast commitment to academic excellence, student success, research and innovation, university leaders said.
Rice recognized among 'New Ivies' by Forbes
Rice University is included on Forbes' exclusive list of "New Ivies" which turn out the smartest and most driven graduates "craved by employers of all types." Citing mounting challenges facing the nation's traditional Ivy League universities, the influential business magazine surveyed hiring managers to help compile a cohort of 20 "ascendant" universities - 10 public and 10 private - that produce talented graduates who are applauded in the workforce.
Rice 'most affordable' private school on 'New Ivies list
As Rice University rises among the nation’s elite institutions, it is now being recognized for its exceptional affordability. Rice was recently included on Forbes’ inaugural list of “New Ivies,” celebrated for “turning out smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types.” Now, new analysis by CNBC highlights Rice as the most affordable private school on this exclusive list.
Rice University lands at No. 18 in the latest US News rankings
Rice University is ranked No. 18 out of 436 National Universities in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" guidebook. Rice also ranked No. 6 on the nation's best values for higher education and No. 7 in the rankings of best undergraduate teaching. Rice remains the No. 1 university in Texas.
The Rice Investment
What if a prestigious school looked for ways to open doors instead of close them? At Rice, we believe talent deserves opportunity.
We’ve taken a bold step toward making education affordable with our signature financial aid program, The Rice Investment. Through this initiative, full tuition is covered for households with incomes up to $200,000, while families with incomes up to $100,000 will have tuition, fees, and living expenses like room and board fully covered (assuming typical assets). We also remain committed to loan-free financial aid, allowing our graduates to enter the workforce debt-free, and we continue to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for families that do not fall within the listed income ranges.
For more information on The Rice Investment, visit their website