Explore Houston Hillel

For more than 80 years, Houston Hillel has provided Jewish students with an avenue to express and embrace their Jewish identify and heritage. We operate student centers at both Rice University and the University of Houston. Our primary facility, the Ida and William Zinn Hillel Student Center, was purchased in 1997. This facility acts as both a student center and a community resource. The purpose of Houston Hillel is to encourage and actively sponsor activities that enrich the Jewish identity of Jewish students and faculty at Houston`s university and college campuses.

Undergraduate Enrollment

15 Jewish Students (0.1%*)
18,783 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

0 Jewish Students (0%*)
2,580 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
  • Kosher Food Available No
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered No
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
  • Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
  • Israel Fellow Yes

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 83%
  • U.S. Region South
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $10,483
  • Tuition Out-of-State $23,143
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 2% / 1%
  • Greek Life Yes

The Hillel College Guide aims to provide you with a snapshot of each local Hillel’s makeup and offerings. We recognize that there may be more information you need in order to better understand the campus reality, particularly around issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you would like additional information about a given campus’ offerings or action steps in those areas, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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