Rice University Reviews

"It's hard to put into words how unique of a school Rice is- from the residential college system that brings students together from the first day, to the collaborative yet challenging academic environment, to the host of traditions (some more appropriate than others) that students hold dear. Academically, Rice is a rigorous school, but not to the extent of infringing upon quality of student life. Students that graduate with a Rice degree are not only well-rounded individuals, many of whom have leadership experience, but are individuals with an academic degree respected nationally and internationally. I would highly recommend any prospective student visit the campus if possible; the vibe here is like no other.Read Less"

"You will be extremely busy. Expect to put in all of your time. Due to the small class size (around 115) you will get to know everyone fairly well. This is one of the things that sets apart the Rice program. In Texas this MBA will impress people. In other parts of the country (Michigan or North Carolina for example) you might have to tell people that Rice University is not a grain and farming school. The total price tag is around 110k, however the financial aid is usually pretty decent. The quality of education is hard to gauge against other business programs (I have only gone to B-grad school at Rice, so how could I compare?). That said I have learned an emended amount during my first year. The quality of your classmates is impressive. You have people from all sorts of backgrounds and geographical areas. And they are mostly very intelligent. On the whole I recommend the program.Read Less"

"Rice Chemistry is a great program! Faculty and students are a very close knit community and precedence is given to research and exploring your scientific curiosity, more than anything else, which in my opinion is the best thing a chemistry grad program can offer! The campus is beautiful and the student population is very diverse. I love it here at Rice!"

"Rice University is one of the best universities in the United States. I was so pleasured for coming here because my situation was a little different from other people. I won a scholarship at Rice. I could go to any other university in the country, but they sent me here and I could not be happier. This university is always concerned about helping you to achieve your goals. The level of the students is good or higher. I totally recommend."

"Rice is awesome in all perspective.I love my work here as a research assistant and I love the campus environment."

"I have enjoyed every single day that I have been in the full time MBA program. I would recommend it to anyone as I think the program is currently undervalued by the business community."

"Pros - Strategy and Finance Teachers Cons - Career center does not meet one on one with students on an ongoing basis"

"Rice MBAP is a hectic but great program to be in for working professionals. There is a good mix of peer students from different backgrounds. The Rice Alumni network is awesome and provided a great deal of advice and useful connections."

"Rice University's MBA program is an absolutely fantastic program that gives you the opportunity to excel in almost any industry you want to be a part of. The Jones Graduate School of Business is well known for their Energy, Entrepreneurship, and Health Care programs. Finance and consulting are also very popular at the Jones school. With Rice University being extremely generous with their scholarship offers, this school is by far one of best values of any program in the country."

"Great school and faculty. Program is run well for Professional MBA students. Companies see significant value for this program and promoting students within the program."

"I am doing the professional program where I work full time. The professional program is considered a full-time program as we have the same cirriculum and credit hours as the full-time MBA students."

"My Rice classmates are smart, hard working, and committed and a team environment was quickly created in our classrooms. The professors will challenge you academically while providing as much support and feedback as you desire. The Rice network is supportive and alumni have always replied back to me with advice when I have reached out. Opportunities for clubs, social events, and networking abound."

"Great campus, diverse faculty and students. Competitive and challenging courses."

"One of the greatest aspects of life at the Jones School is the atmosphere that is evoked from students and faculty. There is a true collegiate and supportive environment that is unlike any academic setting I have ever experienced. This is only fostered by unique campus bars and events that allow students, faculty, professors and alumni to network and bond. The only piece of the school I have been somewhat disappointed in is the career center. While the center is extremely accessible and friendly, I feel that there is only a superficial understanding of the recruitment and career building process, which forces students interested in anything other than cookie-cutter, mainstream MBA roles to fend for themselves.Read Less"

"Overall the Professional MBA program is beneficial and value added."

"I really enjoy Rice. IT's a really competitive atmosphere but collaboration among peers is really great."

"Rice is a small but a competitive university. Quality of research is really high. Really good professors and famous in their fields."

"Rice is a great research university with lots of potentials and resources."

"Time well spent. Was able to work full time while attending class, and finish a technical degree in 2 years. Fantastic network and education."

"A lot of engineering programs are focused of energy and oil industries. This could be a advantage or a disadvantage, depends on individual needs. The tuition and the living cost are lower than most of the universities in this ranking."