by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Rice University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Rice University stood at $64,144 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,270; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,874 |
| Fees | $1,270 |
| Total | $64,144 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Rice University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Rice University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Rice University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Rice University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Rice University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $52,070 |
| Two Years Ago | $54,100 |
| One Year Ago | $57,210 |
| Most Recent Year | $62,874 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Rice has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 9.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $70,494 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.45%, so a year from now students could pay around $68,280.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,280 |
| In 2 Years | $72,682 |
| In 3 Years | $77,368 |
| In 4 Years | $82,356 |
| In 5 Years | $87,666 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $300,686.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Rice University, check out the Rice University Financial Aid page.
