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Rice University reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(1,496 total reviews)
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Dave Leebron

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Rice University has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,496 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rice University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Oct 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Laid back, flexible, good balance of working in the office and going out on campus

Cons

Weren't allowed to work on homework during low traffic times

3.0
Aug 5, 2025

Former Administrator

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Decent retirement benefits -Annual bonuses (a couple thousand dollars) which is uncommon in higher ed

Cons

-HR sweeps issues under the rug (sexual harassment, favoritism and special treatment). Those in leadership positions who have been there for at least a few years can get away with anything -Low salary compared to peer institutions

2.0
Mar 26, 2025

Underpaid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work schedule. Work life balance

Cons

Racist higher ups, no growth & low annual raises

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