Rice University Undergoes Major Campus Expansion, Adding 1,500 Students

Rice University has significantly expanded its campus and student body, adding approximately 1,500 students. The university now approaches 9,500 students, with the undergraduate population increasing by 30% from 4,000 in Fall 2020 to 5,200. This growth includes its largest-ever freshman class of about 1,350 students and 50 transfer students this fall. The expansion has involved boosting infrastructure and faculty hiring to maintain the student experience.