<p>Yeah, there’s not really a “housing shortage” at Rice, since Rice isn’t taking housing away from anyone it’s guaranteed to. Guaranteeing housing for four years is expensive and infeasible, especially with a residential college system. That said, I’ve lived on-campus all four years, and I know a number of people who have done likewise.</p>
<p>Also, although housing is not guaranteed for transfer students, they do very often get it. The O-Week coordinators work really hard to provide on-campus housing for everyone who wants it.</p>