<p>icymoon: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that when Rice was created, it is stated somewhere that the purpose of the school was to provide a place of higher learning for the citizens of Texas. I’m not sure if there is a official quota that they have to fill, but it seems to me that Rice is retains that dedication to serving the people of Texas. I’m a little hazy on the details.
I agree with you though. If Rice wants to raise its reputation nationwide, it should draw more from states other than Texas. I’m not saying substantially though. I realize that Rice receives many qualified applicants especially from Texas. Rice should just make a small effort to bring in students from other states.</p>