Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Basketball · Division I | American Conference | Sources & References |
| Women’s Basketball · Division I | American Conference | Sources & References |
Beyond the Ballot
Meet Rice University
Rice University opened in Houston in 1912 after being chartered in 1891. The private university is home to the Owls.
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- University Type
- Private · Research
- Opened
- 1912Chartered in 1891; opened to students in 1912
- Enrollment
- 8,961Fall 2024 · All undergraduate and graduate students in the Common Data Set
- Nickname
- Rice Owls
Men’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Women’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
- Men’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
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Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
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