Rice 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,895

Cost of attendance at Rice University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,895

Cost of attendance at Rice University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Rice University was $18,521. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Rice

Rice net price calculator

$18,521

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Rice for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,521	$694 (4%)	$5,578	$5,959	$6,320	$18,315	$46,926
2021	$19,215	$1,120 (6%)	$4,443	$1,340	$6,152	$19,697	$42,730
2020	$20,335	$2,867 (12%)	$3,437	$7,534	$7,318	$24,321	$41,517
2019	$23,202	$929 (4%)	$6,167	$10,247	$10,716	$23,503	$43,200
2018	$24,131	$2,070 (9%)	$7,206	$6,989	$9,595	$23,017	$38,940
2017	$22,061	$401 (2%)	$5,398	$6,293	$10,080	$22,435	$38,701
2016	$22,462	$1,950 (10%)	$7,159	$6,089	$9,987	$22,734	$38,860
2015	$20,512	$2,085 (11%)	$6,468	$6,083	$11,537	$22,683	$32,042
2014	$18,427	--	$7,799	$8,123	$10,187	$20,344	$35,553

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Rice University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$71,745	$2,188 (3%)	$52,895	$17,550	$1,300
2021	$69,557	$2,455 (4%)	$51,107	$17,200	$1,250
2020	$67,102	$1,952 (3%)	$49,112	$16,790	$1,200
2019	$65,150	$1,992 (3%)	$47,350	$16,600	$1,200
2018	$63,158	$2,640 (4%)	$45,608	$16,350	$1,200
2017	$60,518	$2,265 (4%)	$43,918	$15,800	$800
2016	$58,253	$1,937 (3%)	$42,253	$15,200	$800
2015	$56,316	$2,025 (4%)	$40,566	$14,950	$800
2014	$54,291	$2,049 (4%)	$38,941	$14,550	$800
2013	$52,242	--	$37,292	$14,150	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Rice provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,533 dormitories available to its students at $10,100 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Rice is $1,122 per month.
Does Rice provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Rice for one academic year is $4,700, which works out to $522 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Rice estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Rice estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,750

If living off-campus, with family: $2,750

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,750
How much is Rice application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $85 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Rice offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Rice University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,170	$1,942
For out-of-state students	$2,170	$1,942

Housing and Meal

Rice University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Rice University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,700	$10,100	N/A	21	3,533
2021	$4,600	$9,900	N/A	20	3,314
2020	$4,440	$9,700	N/A	20	3,309
2019	$4,400	$9,600	N/A	20	3,309
2018	$4,360	$9,490	N/A	20	3,309
2017	$4,335	$9,415	N/A	19	3,318
2016	$4,310	$9,340	N/A	19	3,318

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rice University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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