THE
WORLD-CLASS
EXPERIENCE
Guided by Rice’s 10-year strategic plan, “Momentous”, we are redoubling our efforts to protect what makes the university special, while advancing our strengths to meet the challenges of tomorrow. That’s why your support of the Rice Experience is so important. It’s about personalizing education so each Owl can meet their full potential. It’s about sustaining a passion for knowledge-building, excellence, affordability and innovation. It’s about taking on research challenges and marshaling our strengths to be a force for good. The future of this dynamic institution is in your hands.
FLEXIBILITY STRENGTHENS OPPORTUNITY
Your support is essential to sustaining the hallmarks of a top-tier, affordable education, while remaining agile to strengthen our academic, research and co-curricular activities. Contributions to The Rice Fund, which are available for immediate use, provide flexibility for Rice to seize new opportunities, address urgent needs and support long-term priorities, ensuring the university remains strong and responsive.
COMPLEMENTARY FORCES
Being a leader requires a combination of long-term and immediate-use resources. While large endowment gifts are often earmarked for specific purposes, ensuring a secure future, your gifts to The Rice Fund provide the flexibility to meet needs and seize new opportunities at any moment, maximizing impact. This balance of stable, long-term funding and reliable, immediate-impact funding is essential for Rice’s current and future success.
“This is a momentous time for our university, and I am filled with a deep sense of pride and anticipation for what we will accomplish as a community. Our shared commitment to excellence, innovation and care will continue to drive us forward and ensure that Rice remains one of the world’s top leaders in education, learning, research and service.”
REGINALD DESROCHES, RICE PRESIDENT
YOU KEEP RICE, RICE
Many of Rice’s achievements are rooted in the generosity of its alumni, parents and friends.
Leadership-level annual gifts ($2,500 or more
per year) form a pillar of financial stability, providing the university with the ability to respond to challenges and opportunities and maintain our status as a leader in higher education. Put simply, your generosity ensures that groundbreaking research, incredible innovations and significant discoveries are a daily occurrence on campus.
THE RICE EXPERIENCE:
A GLOBAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE
#9
among America’s top colleges and one of 10 “New Ivies” for its impact and affordability (Forbes)
6:1
student-to-faculty ratio
#6
among Best Value Schools and No. 7 for undergraduate teaching (U.S. News)
19
graduate programs were ranked among the top 25 in the nation (US News)
92%
of alumni are satisfied with their Rice student experience (2024 Alumni Engagement Survey)
#1
reason alumni give is “Gratitude for Educational Experience” (2024 Alumni Engagement Survey)
THIS IS YOUR MOMENT
MAKE A LEADERSHIP GIFT TODAY
Your philanthropy sustains the Rice experience that is cherished by students, alumni and communities worldwide.
LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETIES FOR THE RICE FUND
| Recognition Societies | |
|---|---|
| Campanile Society | $50,000 or more |
| Sallyport Society | $25,000–$49,999 |
| Lovett Society | $10,000–$24,999 |
| Brown Society | $5,000–$9,999 |
| Charter Society | $2,500–$4,999 |
Recognition at one of these levels is based on unrestricted gifts to The Rice Fund, including corporate matching gifts, during one fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
RECENT ALUMNI LEADERSHIP GIVING SOCIETIES FOR THE RICE FUND
| Lovett Society | |
|---|---|
| Class of 2014-2015 | $2,500 |
| Classes of 2016-2024 | $1,000 |
| Charter Society | |
|---|---|
| Classes of 2014–2015 | $1,000 |
| Classes of 2016–2020 | $500 |
| Classes of 2021–2024 | $250 |
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
Double or triple the value of your
contribution through a matching gift.
Visit giving.rice.edu/match to learn more.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
For more information about gifts of securities, contact Melanie Boyd by phone at 713-348-5800
or by email at mboyd@rice.edu.
