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Rice University welcomes largest incoming undergraduate class in school history
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The university is welcoming its largest incoming undergraduate class, with over 1,350 freshmen arriving on campus.
Rice University is starting the new academic year with a significant milestone. The university is welcoming its largest incoming undergraduate class, with over 1,350 freshmen arriving on campus. In addition to the new freshmen, more than 50 transfer students are expected to join the university this fall.
The university has seen a 25% growth in undergraduate enrollment since 2020. Further details about the incoming class and Rice University's enrollment trends are available from the university. The new academic year is underway, with the university hosting its traditional Move-In Day and O-Week activities.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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