As a leading research university with a distinctive commitment to undergraduate education, Rice University aspires to path breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contributions to the betterment of our world. It seeks to fulfill this mission by cultivating a diverse community of learning and discovery that produces leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor. The University enrolls approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students. Approximately 70% of undergraduate students receive financial aid, as do almost all doctoral students.