Is Rice University a Catholic college?

No. Rice University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Rice Catholic Student Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Rice University?

Mass is listed at Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Rice University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Rice University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Rice University

UbicaciónHouston, TX
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 8,556 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia del Cuadro de Honor de la pastoral universitaria

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

AVida católica
94 de 100

AAcadémicos
100 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Cuadro de Honor de la Pastoral UniversitariaRecomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Rice University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Rice University's Catholic campus ministry is the Rice Catholic Student Center at 1703 Bolsover Street, which serves Rice students and is staffed by Fr. Tucker Redding, SJ, director and chaplain. The Mass and Confession page lists Mass Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM and on Sundays at 10 AM, 12 PM, and 5:30 PM, with confession on weekdays and Sunday and Wednesday adoration. Listed student activities include the Catholic Students Association, small groups, retreats, service, and information on becoming Catholic.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

Lunes a viernes5:30 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Liturgy schedule as of August 30, 2026.
Domingo10:00 a. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Livestreamed.
Domingo12:00 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · No music.
Domingo5:30 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Student Mass.

Confesión 4

Domingo9:15 a. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Until 9:45 AM.
Domingo4:30 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Until 5:15 PM.
Lunes a viernes5:00 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Until 5:20 PM.
Miércoles7:30 p. m.Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page) · Until 9:00 PM, during adoration.

Adoración 1

Miércoles7:30 p. m.Chapel (per the prayer and liturgy page) · Until 9:00 PM.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (2)

Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday – Friday @ 5:30 PM”
Daily Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM.
“Sunday 10 AM (Livestreamed) 12 PM (No music) 5:30 PM Student Mass (Sunday Supper open to all students after Mass)”
Three Sunday Masses are listed (10 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM), and Sunday Supper follows the 5:30 PM Student Mass.
“Sunday 10 AM (Livestreamed) 12 PM (No music) 5:30 PM Student Mass (Sunday Supper open to all students after Mass)”
Three Sunday Masses are listed (10 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM), and Sunday Supper follows the 5:30 PM Student Mass.
“Sunday 10 AM (Livestreamed) 12 PM (No music) 5:30 PM Student Mass (Sunday Supper open to all students after Mass)”
Three Sunday Masses are listed (10 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM), and Sunday Supper follows the 5:30 PM Student Mass.
“Sunday: 9:15 – 9:45 AM, 4:30 – 5:15 PM Monday – Friday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays and on weekdays.
“Sunday: 9:15 – 9:45 AM, 4:30 – 5:15 PM Monday – Friday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays and on weekdays.
“Sunday: 9:15 – 9:45 AM, 4:30 – 5:15 PM Monday – Friday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM”
Confession is scheduled on Sundays and on weekdays.
“Wednesday: 7:30 – 9 PM (During Adoration)”
Eucharistic adoration is listed Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 PM.
Prayer and Liturgy | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/prayer-and-liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Wednesday 7:30 – 9 PM in the Chapel”
Eucharistic adoration is held Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 PM in the chapel.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›

Chapel of St. Basil — 1.5 mi
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
Saint Anne Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 2140 Westheimer Road, Houston
Holy Rosary Church — 2.0 mi · 3617 Milam Street, Houston
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
Saint Marys Catholic Church — 2.0 mi

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

94 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí
Fuentes (1)
1. Rice Catholic Student Center – Your Home Away from Homecatholics.rice.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Serving the students, faculty, and greater community of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center.”
  The Rice Catholic Student Center serves students of Rice University.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (Rice Catholic Student Center at 1703 Bolsover St. is about 0.3 mile from the university's address.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Rice Catholic Student Center – Your Home Away from Homecatholics.rice.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Serving the students, faculty, and greater community of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center.”
  The Rice Catholic Student Center serves students of Rice University.
2. Contact Us | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “1703 Bolsover Street, Houston, TX 77005”
  The center's office and mailing address is 1703 Bolsover Street, Houston, TX 77005.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (A named Jesuit priest is presented as director and chaplain of the center.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Tucker Redding, SJ // Director and Chaplain”
  Fr. Tucker Redding, SJ is director and chaplain of the Rice Catholic Student Center.
  “He was missioned to the Rice Catholic Student Center and St. Mary’s Chapel community in July 2024.”
  Fr. Tucker Redding, a Jesuit priest, was assigned to the center in 2024.
Sí:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitariaTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Mass listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM on the center's Mass and Confession page.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday – Friday @ 5:30 PM”
  Daily Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM.
Sí:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusDos o más Misas de fin de semana (Three Sunday Masses are listed for the academic year.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday 10 AM (Livestreamed) 12 PM (No music) 5:30 PM Student Mass (Sunday Supper open to all students after Mass)”
  Three Sunday Masses are listed (10 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM), and Sunday Supper follows the 5:30 PM Student Mass.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Scheduled confession times are listed on Sundays and on weekdays.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 9:15 – 9:45 AM, 4:30 – 5:15 PM Monday – Friday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM”
  Confession is scheduled on Sundays and on weekdays.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (The Catholic Students Association and its student groups, including the Freshman Fellowship and the Interior Life Group, are listed.)
Fuentes (2)
1. CSA Student Leadership | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/csa-student-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Meet the student leadership team of the Catholic Students Association at Rice University.”
  The Catholic Students Association at Rice University has a student leadership team, and its listing includes the Interior Life Group and the Freshman Fellowship.
2. Small Groups | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Just getting started at Rice? Build a community of support and faith with other freshmen.”
  A Freshman Fellowship small group is offered for new students.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Retreats, service, information on becoming Catholic, and small groups are listed.)
Fuentes (4)
1. Retreats | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each semester, we organize retreats that provide opportunities for personal prayer, reception of the Sacraments, informative talks, and fellowship.”
  The center organizes retreats each semester, including weekend, silent, busy-student, and one-day retreats.
2. Get Involved | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/ministry-and-outreach · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Love your neighbor as yourself. Show the love of God through acts of service.”
  The center has a service ministry for students.
3. Sacraments and Catechesis | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/sacrament · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For information on OCIA (Becoming Catholic), Adult Confirmation, or Marriage Preparation (for Rice Students, Faculty, Alumni), please email us at ricecatholics@archgh.org.”
  The center offers information on OCIA, adult confirmation, and marriage preparation for Rice students, faculty, and alumni.
4. Small Groups | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Just getting started at Rice? Build a community of support and faith with other freshmen.”
  A Freshman Fellowship small group is offered for new students.
En parte:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)A menos de 3 millasCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (17 horarios semanales documentados: 8 de Misa, 8 de confesión, 1 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Mass is listed on every weekday at the center and three times on Sundays.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Monday – Friday @ 5:30 PM”
  Daily Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM.
  “Sunday 10 AM (Livestreamed) 12 PM (No music) 5:30 PM Student Mass (Sunday Supper open to all students after Mass)”
  Three Sunday Masses are listed (10 AM, 12 PM, 5:30 PM), and Sunday Supper follows the 5:30 PM Student Mass.
Scheduled confession is listed on weekdays and Sundays, along with Wednesday adoration.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass and Confession | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday: 9:15 – 9:45 AM, 4:30 – 5:15 PM Monday – Friday: 5:00 – 5:20 PM”
  Confession is scheduled on Sundays and on weekdays.
  “Wednesday: 7:30 – 9 PM (During Adoration)”
  Eucharistic adoration is listed Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 PM.
A named Jesuit priest serves as director and chaplain and invites students to come to confession.
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Tucker Redding, SJ // Director and Chaplain”
  Fr. Tucker Redding, SJ is director and chaplain of the Rice Catholic Student Center.
  “You may reach him at tredding@archgh.org”
  The chaplain's email address is tredding@archgh.org.

Inquietudes

The 2026-27 retreat schedule was listed as coming soon.
Fuentes (1)
1. Retreats | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “More information on retreats for the 2026-27 Academic Year coming soon!”
  Details of the 2026-27 retreat schedule were listed as coming soon.

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El centro católico

Rice Catholic Student Center

Dirección: 1703 Bolsover St., Houston, TX 77005
Distancia desde el campus: 0.3 mi (línea recta desde el punto del campus en los datos federales de IPEDS)
Instalaciones: espacio de estudio

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Fuente: catholics.rice.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catholics.rice.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, catholics.rice.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

13 grupos y actividades regulares · 0 en el campus, 0 fuera del campus, 13 sin ubicación publicada

Formación en la fe 5

Freshman Fellowship
Small group for new students to build community and faith.
catholics.rice.edu
Men's Group
Small group for men to learn about faith and build brotherhood.
catholics.rice.edu
Women's Group
Small group for women to build friendship and a deeper relationship with God.
catholics.rice.edu
Interior Life Group
Small group on prayer and the spiritual traditions of the saints.
catholics.rice.edu
OCIA and Adult Confirmation
Information on OCIA (becoming Catholic), adult confirmation, and marriage preparation for Rice students, faculty, and alumni.
catholics.rice.edu

Clubes y grupos 1

Catholic Students Association at Rice University
Catholic student association with a student leadership team listed on the center's site.
catholics.rice.edu

Liturgia y oración 4

Adoración eucarística
Wednesdays 7:30 – 9 PM
Adoration in the chapel.
catholics.rice.edu, catholics.rice.edu
Rosary groups
Spanish Rosary Mondays 5 PM; Franciscan Crown Rosary Tuesdays 5 PM; English Rosary Thursdays 12:15 PM
Three weekly rosary groups; the Spanish and Franciscan Crown Rosaries are in the chapel and the English Rosary is at Baker Fountain.
catholics.rice.edu, catholics.rice.edu, catholics.rice.edu
Liturgy of the Hours
Wednesdays and Sundays at 5 PM
Daily prayer of the Church prayed together in the chapel.
catholics.rice.edu
Liturgical ministry
Students may serve at Mass as lector, altar server, usher, musician, or Eucharistic minister.
catholics.rice.edu

Retiros 1

Retiros
Weekend, silent, busy-student, and one-day retreats; 2026-27 details were listed as coming soon.
catholics.rice.edu, catholics.rice.edu

Servicio 1

Service Ministry
Service ministry for students to show the love of God through acts of service.
catholics.rice.edu

Vida social 1

Sunday Supper
Sundays after the 5:30 PM Student Mass
Dinner open to all students after the Sunday student Mass.
catholics.rice.edu

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria católica

Rice Catholic Student Center

Fuentes (2)

Rice Catholic Student Center – Your Home Away from Homecatholics.rice.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Serving the students, faculty, and greater community of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center.”
The Rice Catholic Student Center serves students of Rice University.
“Serving the students, faculty, and greater community of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center.”
The Rice Catholic Student Center serves students of Rice University.
“1714 Rice Blvd. Open weekdays for prayer”
St. Mary's Chapel is at 1714 Rice Blvd. and is open weekdays for prayer.
Contact Us | Rice Catholic Student Centercatholics.rice.edu/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“1703 Bolsover Street, Houston, TX 77005”
The center's office and mailing address is 1703 Bolsover Street, Houston, TX 77005.

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Excelencia académica

100 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación95%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación97%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,553 · ACT 34.5
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación6 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$47,816

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	4,574
Total de estudiantes	8,556
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$13,370
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$79,788
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$11,000
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	95%
Retención de primer año	97%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$89,718
Tasa de admisión	8%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	17%

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1553
SAT lectura y escritura	740–770
SAT matemáticas	770–800
ACT compuesto	34–35
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 90 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston

Mons. Joe S. Vásquez, arzobispo de Galveston-Houston

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 227757
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación muy alta)
Acreditación: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, que opera como Commission on Colleges and Universities (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Rice University a Catholic college?: No. Rice University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Rice Catholic Student Center.
What is Rice University’s Catholic Life Score?: 96 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Rice University?: Mass is listed at Rice Catholic Student Center (per the center's Mass and Confession page). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Rice University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Rice University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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